# Photography competitions in Katowice

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/photography-competitions-in-katowice
> Updated: 2026-09-01T08:50:55.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

Katowice has launched two distinct photography competitions. The ‘Katowice in the Lens’ contest focuses on the city’s role as the ‘Polish Capital of Culture 2027’, inviting amateur photographers to document the cultural landscape and the revitalization of industrial sites into modern hubs.

Simultaneously, the third edition of the ‘Lato w Kato’ competition has begun, specifically targeting youth. This contest utilizes two themes: ‘Zielone Katowice’, highlighting natural elements like parks, and ‘Katowice w ruchu’, which focuses on the movement and daily life within public spaces.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-01: Katowice launches third edition of youth photography competition

The third edition of the ‘Lato w Kato’ photography competition has begun in Katowice, inviting young people to capture the city’s nature and urban dynamics through two distinct thematic categories.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/katowice-launches-third-edition-of-youth-photography-competition

### 2026-08-26: Katowice launches photography competition themed on Polish Capital of Culture 2027

The ‘Katowice in the Lens’ photography competition has launched, focusing on the city's upcoming role as the Polish Capital of Culture 2027 and its ongoing cultural and industrial transformation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/katowice-launches-photography-competition-themed-on-polish-capital-of-culture-2027

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