Estado de México announces photography and mural contests

The government of the State of Mexico, under the administration of Delfina Gómez Álvarez, has launched two distinct cultural competitions for residents of the entity.

The Secretariat of Urban Development and Infrastructure (Sedui) is hosting the 3rd “Public Spaces with Social Value” photography contest. Participants have until August 31 to submit images of local parks, plazas, cultural centers, and markets. Prizes include 40,000 pesos for first place, 30,000 pesos for second, and 20,000 pesos for third.

Additionally, the Secretariat of Culture and Tourism has opened calls for the 2026 Mural and Graffiti Contest as part of the Urban Cultures Festival. Aimed at professional visual artists, the competition offers prizes of 50,000 pesos, 30,000 pesos, and 20,000 pesos. Selected artists will create works at the Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario in Texcoco in October 2026, focusing on themes such as peace culture, gender equality, and cultural identity.