The Baltimore National Heritage Area (BNHA) is a congressionally designated area encompassing 22 square miles within the city of Baltimore. The mission of BNHA is to promote, preserve, and enhance the heritage area’s cultural, historic, and natural resources for current and future generations. BNHA encourages activities that spur economic development through heritage tourism and make the heritage area more visitor-ready, visitor-friendly, and more livable for Baltimore residents.
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IT'S A SNAP! 2025
SEEKING ASPIRING PHOTOJOURNALIST AND SHUTTERBUGS!
No matter your level of expertise. Bring it on.
*** Minors (16 and up) are encouraged to participate with parental consent. ***
This year's theme is "Baltimore’s History is American History". We are looking for photos that represent the unique role Baltimore plays in the history of the United States as we know it today. Baltimore’s place in the Civil Rights Movement, our nation’s flag and anthem, the War of 1812, and other pivotal moments in American history all offer rich potentials for artistic exploration! No professional models, please.
Winning photographers receive prizes, and the best images will be showcased on BNHA’s social media channels and a special Baltimore National Heritage Area promotional product in 2025. The Grand Prize Winner will receive a $500 gift card.
Photographs must be taken within the Baltimore National Heritage Area (map). All hi-res entries must be submitted electronically by December 31, 2025. Photos can be in color or black and white.
Why is the contest period so long? We want to give you a chance to capture city life in every season, from Spring to early Winter.
Please read the complete Rules and Requirements before submitting your photo. All entries must be submitted electronically by December 31, 2025.
For a photo in which a person is recognizable, you must secure a model release from the subject or, in the case of a minor, the subject’s parent or guardian and provide it to BNHA upon request. A model release is available on the heritage area’s website. (Click here for the form.)
This year's theme is "Baltimore’s History is American History.”
Congratulations on the completion of your project, funded in part by Baltimore National Heritage Area's grant award! Thank you for submitting your final report below. Forms to complete this report (for upload) can be found on our website's grants page at https://www.explorebaltimore.org/grants. Upon review and approval of this final report, the Baltimore National Heritage Area will issue your final payment. It is important to sign, scan, and then upload your final disbursement request form with this report as this form activates your final payment. Once approved by BNHA, it takes approximately 30 days to receive a payment from the City of Baltimore directly (by mailed check, or a shorter timeframe if your organization is already enrolled in the Electronic Funds Transfer program with the City) OR approximately 10 business days if this is a Heritage Investment Grant award or Neighborhood Placemaking Grant award. Please ensure your mailing address and EIN are correct on this form.
If you have any questions or need additional help, please email the BNHA Grants Portfolio Manager at dwalterdavis@baltimoreheritagearea.org
BNHA will contact you if there is any missing documentation, or if any additional information is needed.
We are looking forward to reading your final report and project outcomes. Thank you for your partnership!