Freedom Park Conservancy has named the winners of its 2026 “The Park is Art” photo contest. The winning photos are on display now in the lobby of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum.

Freedom Park, Atlanta’s designated art park, is a 130-acre greenspace east of downtown and features temporary and permanent art installations throughout.

The conservancy’s board asked the public to capture the park on camera. Subjects could include art, flowers, playgrounds, birds, or families enjoying the space.

The contest had four categories: professional, adult hobbyist (19 and older), teen (13 to 18), and youth (under 13). Two photographers tied for first in the adult hobbyist category.

The photos will remain on view through at least the end of November. The library is at 441 John Lewis Freedom Parkway, on the edge of the park.

The winners

Professional

Sunlight shines through trees behind a dew-covered spider web in the grass at Freedom Park.
“Web of Gold” by Anna Sherrad won first place in the Professional category. Credit: Anna Sherrad

Adult Hobbyist

A lighted metal sphere sculpture made of cutout letters glows at night and casts patterned shadows on brick pavement.
“Illuminating Thoughts” by Rob Giersch tied for first place in the Adult Hobbyist category. Credit: Rob Giersch
A tree with red and green leaves stands in soft morning light at Freedom Park.
“Freedom at First Light” by Kelly Daymude tied for first place in the Adult Hobbyist category. Credit: Kelly Daymude

Youth

The sun sets behind trees along a paved trail at Freedom Park.
“Sunset Through the Trees” by Elodie Sawicki won first place in the Youth category. Credit: Elodie Sawicki

This report was compiled and written by Rough Draft Atlanta's staff.