GOLDEN TURTLE INTERNATIONAL ART CONTESTS 2026
Golden Turtle 2026: International Wildlife & Nature Creative Competition welcomes artists, photographers and designers globally to showcase work celebrating biodiversity and conservation.
Categories
• Wildlife & Nature Photography
• Fine Art (handmade)
• Eco-Poster & Digital Design
• Special Partner Categories
PHOTOGRAPHY CATEGORY
Nominations
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Animals in the Environment – Wildlife photographed in harmony with its habitat
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The Portrait of the Animal – Expressive wildlife portraits
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Animal Behaviour – Dynamic scenes of animal behavior
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Microcosm – Life within micro-habitats
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The Underwater World – Underwater wildlife and ecosystems
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Art and Nature’s Image – Artistic compositions of nature
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Landscape – Pure natural landscapes
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Magic of Plants – Wild plants and botanical beauty
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Humans and Nature – Interaction between humans and nature
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Reserved Russia – Wildlife from Russia’s protected areas
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Mobile Photography – Images taken on mobile devices
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Nature through the Eyes of Youth – Youth (13–17) photography
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Nature through the Eyes of Children – Children (12 and under)
ART CATEGORY
Nominations
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Animal in Nature – Realistic depictions of animals in nature
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The Animal and Its World – Art showing the animal’s character and environment
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The Living as Symbol – Symbolic or conceptual animal-themed works
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Nature by the Hands of Youth – Drawings by young artists (13–17)
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Nature by the Hands of Children – Drawings by children (12 and under)
ECO-POSTER (GRAPHIC DESIGN) CATEGORY
Nominations
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Ecological Problems – Posters highlighting environmental issues
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Conservation of Wild Nature – Posters promoting wildlife conservation
Entry Fees: Free. (Vary by category; discounted youth rates available, please read the terms and conditions )
Technical Requirements:
• Online registration via official website
• JPEG uploads: 1920 px (max), ≤3 MB
• Detailed description of each entry (≥200 characters)
• Photography participants should retain original RAW files for verification
• Multiple submissions allowed (max per category limits apply)
Schedule:
• Submission: Dec 15, 2025 – Mar 31, 2026
• Quarterfinals: Apr 1–10, 2026
• Semifinals: Apr 11–20, 2026
• Finals: Apr 21–30, 2026
• Special Categories: May 11 – Sep 30, 2026
• Awards & Exhibition: Autumn 2026 (Moscow)
Awards:
• Adult category winners: ~75,000 RUB, trophy, diploma, finalists’ album & partner prizes
• Young & special categories: trophy, diploma, finalists’ album & partner prizes
• Some announcements list additional special awards with larger cash prizes offered by partners and affiliates
You can register and participate in the creative competition now on the competition website -CLIKCK HERE-