How to Enter the Competition:
- Select up to 5 photographs taken within downtown Lima in 2012 (see boundaries, below).
- Choose which categories and divisions your photographs will fall into (see categories & divisions, below).
- Photos should be sized 8×10
- Fill out a submission form, and lightly tape to the back of the photo
- Place all photos inside a manila envelope
- Submit the photos to Downtown Lima, Inc., with your $5 submission fee, between August 1st and August 31st, 2012.
Photography Competition Official Rules
ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS: Any photographer may submit up to five photographs (no more than two per category.) A statement may also be taped to the back of each work explaining why it was entered in that category to help jurors determine if it is appropriately entered. Photographs must be the work of the artist and must originate in the camera. Original photographic images, not the print, must have been taken within 2012, within the geographic area defined in this prospectus as Downtown Lima.
SIZE REQUIREMENTS: All photographs must be sized 8×10. Photos should NOT be mounted.
DEFINITION OF GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDRIES: For the purposes of this competition, Downtown Lima is defined as the rectangular bordered by: Grand Avenue on the North, Calumet Avenue on the East, Kibby Street on the South and Jameson Avenue on the West.
ENTRY FEES: A non-refundable entry fee of $5 per entry allows an artist to submit up to five entries. Checks should be payable to Downtown Lima, Inc..
DATES: Entries will be received August 1st, 2012 through August 31st, 2012 at Downtown Lima, Inc., 144 S. Main Street, Suite 201, Lima, 419-229-0266, or at The Meeting Place on Market, 220 West Market Street, Lima. 419-222-0985. Entrants who will be away on these dates must make other arrangements with Downtown Lima, Inc.
PROCEDURE: Photo entry forms must be filled out legibly and completely. All entries must be clearly marked with the name of the photographer, category, title, and the street address the photograph was taken at, by lightly taping an entry form to the back of the photo. Entries not clearly marked will be disqualified. Late or mail delivered entries will not be accepted.
JUDGING: This will be a juried exhibit; entry does not guarantee exhibition. Decision of the jurors is final. No accepted work may be removed prior to the closing date of October 31st. Please provide a stamped self-addressed envelope for jury results.
EXHIBITION HOURS/RECEPTION: The exhibit, at various locations in downtown Lima, will open Thursday, September 27th, 2012, and will close October 31st, 2012. A reception will be held for entrants and friends on Thursday, September 27th, 5:30 pm, starting in the downtown Wingate Inn lobby. After the awards ceremony, the opening reception will expand to the various exhibit locations.
OWNERSHIP: All entries will be kept by Downtown Lima, Inc. A digital copy of the photograph must be made available if requested. Many of the entries will end up on permanent, rotating display at the Veterans Memorial Civic Center of Lima/ Allen County. Photos may be used in promotional materials. The photographer will be credited when photographs are used. Photographer will retain ownership of the photo, but allows Downtown Lima to use the photo, with attribution.
LIABILITY: All possible care will be taken in the handling of artwork, but neither Downtown Lima, Inc nor the Downtown Lima Marketing Committee will be held responsible for loss or damage. Downtown Lima, Inc reserves the right to reproduce any photograph for purposes of publicity or documentation.
CATEGORIES (No more than two entries per category)
People- A likeness of a person or persons.
Places- A cityscape, building, icon or other view of outdoor scenery.
Things- Purposeful placement of elements in the composition by the photographer.
DIVISIONS
STUDENT DIVISION – student – elementary through high school
ADULT DIVISION – 18 and older
AWARDS
Best of Show – among all categories & division = $200, Sponsored by Tom Ahl
6 First Place awards – one for each People, Places & Things category, and each division = $50/ each
Other places and prizes may also be awarded
THANK YOU TO OUR PREMIUM SPONSORS!
Photo Entry Form
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