Spirit of Independence

Theme: American Heritage

The United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026. Join us in commemorating this historic occasion by rendering an image that captures the spirit of America's semiquincentennial.

Submissions Open	Jun 28, 2026 10:00 am CDT
Deadline / Voting Begins	Jul 05, 2026 11:00 pm CDT
Voting Closes	Jul 09, 2026 11:00 pm CDT
Winners Announced	Jul 10, 2026 CDT

Managers: RedPhantom, Wolfenshire

American Heritage

Participate in the celebration of America's 250th anniversary through art and photography. Artists and photographers are invited to create original works inspired by American heritage, history, freedom, culture, and the enduring spirit of independence. Entries may include historical interpretations, symbolic imagery, patriotic themes, landscapes, portraits, architecture, or contemporary visions reflecting the American experience and the nation's semiquincentennial celebration.

General Contest Rules

🌟 General Rules

· Eligible: All Renderosity members are eligible (except staff).

· Original Work Only: Images previously entered in any Renderosity contest are not allowed; images posted elsewhere (e.g., your gallery or Facebook) are fine.

· Entry Limit: Up to 10 entries.

· Share & Promote: Show the community what you’ve created by posting your entries in the galleries and sharing them with friends. Prime members are encouraged to upload your entries in the Prime Member Gallery.

· No Mature Content: Anything needing a profanity/violence/nudity tag is disqualified. (Images with weapons, or objects that could be used as weapons, will be staff reviewed.)

· No Childlike Suggestive Imagery: Entries featuring children or childlike figures in suggestive poses will be rejected.

· No Copyrighted or Trademarked Content: Images or text that are copyrighted or trademarked by others are not allowed; such entries will be rejected.

· Quick Reviews: “Questionable” entries go to Staff Review (24-hour turnaround). Late reviews past the deadline will be rejected.

· Auto Thumbnails: No upload needed—thumbnails are generated for you.

Entry Specifications

📂 Entry Specifications

Dimensions: Minimum 600 × 600 px, maximum 1200 × 1200 px (both width and height must fall within this range).
Required Description: Each entry must include:

Software & Tools Used (e.g., “Poser, Dawn 2, Photoshop”).
Workflow Overview (e.g., “Modeled in ZBrush, rendered in Blender’s Cycles, color-graded in Photoshop”).
Any AI Postprocessing steps (if applicable).

Image Naming: Do not include your real name, username, or any logos in the image.
Signatures & Credits: You may sign or credit yourself only in the description box of your upload.
AI Usage:

Not Allowed: Any image generated wholly by an AI seed or keyword prompt.
Allowed: Artist-created images with AI used only for postprocessing (color correction, tone, saturation, or special effects).
Requirement: Provide a step-by-step workflow in your description. Renderosity may request WIP screenshots or other proof; failure to comply can lead to disqualification.

Voting Rules

🗳️ Voting Rules

Community-Powered: Winners by popular vote—3 votes per member.
Each member gets three votes total–one vote for one of their own entries, and the remaining must be used for other entrants’ images.
Fair Play: Duplicate (“clone”) votes are removed.

Additional Information

📢 Additional Information

Winner Details: Prize recipients must provide their real name, email, and mailing address for prize fulfillment.
Shipping Costs: Winners could be responsible for additional shipping fees for overseas delivery.
Promotional Use: By entering, you grant Renderosity permission to feature your submission in any promotional materials (online, print, digital media, etc.).
Image Rights: You remain the copyright holder; entering simply gives us non-exclusive rights to use your work for advertising and community showcases.

· Please note that some prizes are compatible with Windows only.