How to Enter the Competition:
1. Select up to 5 photographs taken within downtown Lima in 2011 (see boundaries, below).
2. Choose which categories and divisions your photographs will fall into (see categories & divisions, below).
3. Mount the photographs on white foam core photo board (see sizing information, below).
4. Write your name, contact information, location and date the photo was taken, and the category and division submitted to, on the back of each photograph board.
5. Submit the photos to Downtown Lima, Inc., with your $5 submission fee, between August 1st and September 1st, 2011.
First Annual 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 2011, within the geographic area defined in this prospectus as Downtown Lima.
SIZE REQUIREMENTS: All photographs must be mounted on 8×10 white photo board. This photo board can be purchased at most art and photograph supply stores, including Mack Camera, 119 N. Elizabeth Street, in downtown Lima.
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, 2011 through September 1st, 2011 at Downtown Lima, Inc., 144 S. Main Street, Suite 201, Lima, 419-229-0266. Entrants who will be away on these dates must make other arrangements with Downtown Lima, Inc.
PROCEDURE: Forms must be filled out legibly and completely. All entries must be clearly marked on the back lower left of the mounting material, with the name of the photographer, category, title, and the street address the photograph was taken at. Entries not clearly marked will be disqualified. Late or mail delivered entries will not be accepted. A digital copy of the photograph must be made available if requested.
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 29th, 2011, and will close October 31st, 2011. A reception will be held for entrants and friends on Thursday, September 29th, 5:30 – 8:30 pm. Awards will be presented during the reception.
PICK-UP DATE: Entries not accepted may be picked up during normal business hours. Accepted entries are to be picked up during normal business hours between October 31st, 2011, and December 16th, 2011 at Downtown Lima, Inc., 144 S. Main Street, Suite 201, Lima, 419-229-0266/ Any entry left after December 16th, 2011 will become the property of Downtown Lima Inc.
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.
On The Fly (Youth & Student Division only) – cell phone photo, digital submission only
DIVISIONS
YOUTH DIVISION- (15 years and younger)
STUDENT DIVISION – (16 to 21 years)
ADULT DIVISION – (21 and older)
AWARDS
Best of Show – among all categories & division = $200, Sponsored by Lima Meaningful Development
9 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 SPONSORS!
Premium Sponsors:
Best of Show Winner Sponsor:
Printing Sponsors:
Longmeier Printing & Advertising
Quik as a Wink
News Gazette Printing Co.
First Place Award Sponsors:
Allen Economic Development Group
Alter Ego Comics
The Meeting Place on Market
More sponsorships opportunities available, please contact Aubree Kaye, aubree@downtownlimaohio.com, 419-222-2686.
PHOTOGRAPHY SHOOT NIGHTS
For more information about our free photography shoot nights with professional photographer Jason Bowers, visit: https://downtownlima.wordpress.com/2011/05/25/photography-shoot-night-dates-times/
The Children’s Discovery Center at the Allen County Museum offers hands on activities with fun, historical themes. The museum is free, although a $5/adult donation is suggested. Located at the corner of Market and Metcalf Streets, the museum is open Tuesday – Friday, 1-5 pm, Sat-Sun, 1-4 pm. Closed Monday. 
Just last year the Children’s Fountain at Faurot Park was renovated and is already a popular place for children on warm summer days. The fountain includes a patio children can play on that spouts water in the air at regular intervals. It’s open during park hours off of North Shore Drive.
As part of our Downtown Lima “More Than You Know” 
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