9th International "PathArt" Photomicrography Contest

This year, we are organizing the 9th "PathArt" Photomicrography Contest. Since its inception in 2017, the contest has showcased microscopic histopathological images and has gained recognition in both the national and international pathology communities, becoming a well-established tradition. We invite everyone to participate in the contest and look forward to receiving your inspiring artwork.

Purpose

To explore the aesthetic, artistic, and intellectual dimensions of diagnostic histopathological images and to highlight the relationship between science and art through histopathology.

PathArt Photomicrography Contest Participation Rules

1. Participation is free of charge.
2. The contest is open to all amateur and professional photographers.
3. Submitted photographs must originate from microscopic images in the field of pathology and should reflect aesthetic and artistic value.
4. Technical and artistic modifications are permitted provided that the histopathological features remain recognizable. However, alterations that fundamentally change the nature of the image are not acceptable.
5. Photographs must be submitted in JPG format, with a resolution of 72–300 dpi and a file size of at least 2 MB.
6. Images obtained using professional microscope cameras or mobile phone cameras will be accepted.
7. Photographs that do not have sufficient resolution for exhibition and printing will not be considered for evaluation.
8. Each participant may submit a maximum of three photographs.
9. Photographs must not contain any identifying information such as the participant's name, logo, or institution.
10. Each photograph should be labeled with a nickname and a number (e.g., Mary-1, Mary-2, Mary-3).
11. A brief note should accompany each photograph, indicating the tissue or cytological sample, staining method, and magnification used.
12. Members of the PathArt Jury and their first-degree relatives are not eligible to participate.
13. Participants acknowledge and declare that all submitted photographs are their original work.
14. Participants who submit work belonging to another person or manipulate images in a manner intended to mislead the jury will be disqualified from the contest.
15. By submitting photographs to the contest, participants grant the Turkish Federation of Pathology Societies the right to use, reproduce, publish, and display the submitted images for educational, scientific, and promotional purposes.

Submission

1. Submission deadline: August 10, 2026.
2. Photographs (maximum of three) should be sent to: patharttr@gmail.com

Evaluation Process

1. Photographs will be evaluated and scored by the PathArt Jury appointed by the Turkish Federation of Pathology Societies.
2. Submitted photographs may be shared on social media platforms by the organizing committee without revealing the participants’ identities. Social media engagement may be considered by the jury during the evaluation process before the final decision.
3. Following the submission deadline, the five finalist photographs selected by the jury will be presented for online voting. The three winning photographs will be determined through participant voting during a webinar or online event organized by the Turkish Federation of Pathology Societies.
4. Submitted photographs may not be shared on any platform during the evaluation period and may not be entered into other competitions. The three highest-ranked photographs will receive certificates. In addition, the first-place winner will receive free registration for the 35th National Turkish Congress of Pathology. Selected photographs may also be published on the cover of a future issue of the Turkish Journal of Pathology and featured on the Federation’s website and social media accounts with appropriate credit to the winners.

Benefits

The PathArt Photomicrography Contest encourages participants to reinterpret routine histopathological images through the perspective of photographic art. By integrating science and art, the contest promotes creativity, aesthetic awareness, and professional engagement. It also contributes to increasing public awareness and recognition of both pathologists and the field of pathology.

Contact

Email: patharttr@gmail.com

X: @TurkJPathology

Instagram: @turkjpath