Capture Lake Garda from a new perspective, yours!

Sirmione Photography Award
17th Edition

12 months of challenges, 6 photography competitions to imagine, frame, and shoot, drawing inspiration from Lake Garda.
The new edition of the Sirmione Photography Award presents a rich calendar dedicated to enthusiasts, tourists, and anyone who loves observing the area through their lens.

It begins on April 19th with the second edition of the TEENS Photo Marathon, the photography marathon for those under 18, and continues with other competitions that explore Lake Garda and its atmospheres, while embracing contemporary themes and new visual languages.

The 6 Contests

TEENS PHOTO MARATHON: Frame your world!
Participate with a camera or smartphone: if you’re under 18, this challenge is for you! (April 19th).

BLOCK NOTES PHOTO CONTEST: 4 weeks/4 themes
Free online photography contest, divided into four weekly sessions, Monday through Sunday, from April 27th to May 24th.

SIRMIONE 10% PHOTO MARATHON: One hour to take the photo that will complete the exhibition dedicated to the 2025 Sirmione Photography Award
Meeting at 7:00 a.m., in Piazza Carducci in Sirmione, Sunday, July 19th..

SIRMIONE PHOTO MARATHON: 4 themes in 8 hours to fully experience Sirmione and your passion for photography, Sunday, October 11th
FIRST PRIZE: 1.500 €

LAKE GARDA PHOTO CHALLENGE: photography competition dedicated to Sirmione and Lake Garda, until October 31st
FIRST PRIZE: 1.500 €

SIRMIONE PHOTO RESIDENCY: a two-week photography residency on Lake Garda led by two international photography experts.
(call open until March 31)

Sirmione Photography Award: Press Release (in Italian only)

Il Premio Sirmione per la Fotografia è sostenuto da:

MAIN SPONSOR
CARS Consorzio Albergatori e Ristoratori Sirmione – New Free Photo in collaborazione con Fujifilm – Hotel Catullo – Hotel Continental – Terme di Sirmione – Trattoria il Vecchio ‘800

OFFICIAL SPONSOR
Agriturismo Moscatello – Aqva Boutique Hotel – Bar Scaligeri – Garda Tours –
Ristorante Antica Contrada – Ristorante Casa dei Pescatori – Ristorante Il
Girasole – Ristorante Terrazza Belvedere 

EVENT SUPPORTERS
Antonello Perin Fotografo – Azienda Agricola Cà dei Frati – Azienda Agricola Pasetto Emilio – Cascina Albarone – Bertoldi Boats – Cà Lojera – Cantina
Sgreva – Cascina Maddalena – Corte Anna – Don Lorenzo della Grillaia –
Gelateria Ai Cigni – Tenuta Frontelago – Arteottica

È ORGANIZZATO IN COLLABORAZIONE CON
Direzione regionale Musei Lombardia

CON IL PATROCINIO E IL CONTRIBUTO DI
Regione Lombardia

CON IL PATROCINIO  DI
Comunità del Garda – Consorzio Lago di Garda Lombardia – Gal Garda e Colli Mantovani – Garda Musei – Provincia di Brescia