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. . . a photo exhibit & sale
Milford Fine Arts Council Photographic Expo 2009
http://www.milfordarts.org/content/view/144/33/
March 4 - March 27, 2009
Print Receiving: Saturday, February 28 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Snow Date March 1)
Reception & Awards Presentation: Saturday, March 7 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Open House: Saturday, March 21 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Viewing & Sale Hours: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Print Pick Up: Saturday, March 28 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Photographic Expo 2009 provides an opportunity for all photographers to have their work displayed in the Center for the Arts. Outstanding works will be acknowledged.
ELIGIBILITY: Open to all photo enthusiasts.
ENTRY FEES:
$10 per entry.
Up to three prints will be accepted.
Entry fee must accompany all entries.
Make checks payable to: Milford Fine Arts Council.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & RESTRICTIONS:
1. Only framed Black & White and Color prints will be accepted.
2. Each photographer may submit no more than three (3) prints. Prints may be commercially done or computer generated.
3. The categories are as follows:
- People/Portraits
- Landscape/Seascape
- Animal/Nature
- Open (Architecture/Still life, etc.)
- Black & White
- Creative Computer Manipulation* —
*Computer manipulation must be created by the photographer and an original 4x6 print(s) MUST accompany entry (“Creative” consists of highly manipulated images - “altered reality”; composites of one or more images, etc.)
Exhibitors should indicate the category, however, the committee reserves the right to reclassify any entry.
4. All prints must be matted, framed and wired for hanging. Actual mat dimensions must not be less than 8” x 10” and not exceed 16” x 20”. These dimensions will be strictly enforced. Unframed photographs will not be accepted. If frames are not wired, wiring kits will be available for purchase on drop off day. You must wire your frames before submissions will be accepted.
5. Photos or mats may NOT be signed on the front.
6. Works previously submitted to “Photo Expo” will not be accepted.
7. Photos must remain exhibited during the duration of the show (whether they are for sale or not). NOTE: Photos are judged through a light box, not hung on the walls, so all photos are judged with equal lighting.
NEW FOR 2009 - EXHIBITION CATEGORY - Prints on Canvas
This is a new media that many photographers are beginning to explore. This category will have a separate prize of $50 for best entry. Prints must be gallery wrapped, and may be framed (no
glass needed). Prints must be wired for hanging and may not be signed on the front. (Min. of 6 entries must be received for prize to be awarded.) This counts as one of your three allowed entries and there is a limit one entry per person in this category.
Please fill out and attach one identification label to each photograph submitted. Label should be affixed to the back, bottom center of the frame. (PLEASE PRINT) (Category subject to confirmation by the committee and may changed if necessary.)
AWARDS:
Best-In-Show print in the competition: $250
Prizes are awarded in each division as follows:
1st Place: $100 2nd Place: $75 3rd Place: $50
Additional Awards:
Trans-Clean Corp. Awards
$100 - Best Nature Photo
$100 - Best Landscape Photo
Dr. Robert T. Kroepel, Jr., D.M.D., P.C. Awards
$100 - Best Creative Photo
$50 - Best Canvas Print (special category)
Milford Photo Award
$100 - Best Open Photo
The Monroe Group Award
$100 - Best B&W Photo
Joe Holt Award
$50 - Best portrait of a man, woman or child
Although every reasonable precaution will be taken with works submitted to “PHOTOGRAPHIC EXPO 2009”, the Milford Fine Arts Council, its officers, members or representatives will not be
liable for any claim, loss or damage. Submission of work indicates acceptance of this policy.
JURORS:
Harold Shapiro is celebrating his 27th anniversary as a professional photographer. He is known for his sensitive portraits, interpretive architectural photographs and his images of industrial subjects. He is head of the photography department at the Creative Arts Workshop where he has been teaching since 1984. He served for many years as a board member of the Arts Council of Greater New Haven. He is also recognized as a dedicated volunteer, working with several
area groups that utilize photography in their programs. He was recently inducted as an Associate Fellow at Jonathan Edwards College at Yale University.
Rob Macfarlane has been a member of local camera clubs for over twenty years. Currently a member of Castle Craig, as well as their past president, vice president, newsletter editor
and program chair. Rob is a board member of the Connecticut Association of Photographers, and has been a camera club judge for over 15 years. Rob, an aerospace mechanic, likes to shoot all subjects including nature and abstracts, and for inspiration visits the Essex train yard. He is involved in several sports including shooting sporting clays, skeet and trap shotguns, enjoys hunting and fishing, and raced cars and motorcycles in competitions. He is also a member of the CT Lighter than Air Society providing crew support and chase for hot air balloons.
Patricia Brundage, MNEC, is a member of the Board of Directors of the Connecticut Association of Photographers, past president of the Greater Bridgeport Camera Club, member of the Photographic Society of America, member of the National Association of Photoshop professionals. She has had several exhibits of her photos at local venues, and competes in local, regional and national juried competitions. As a member of the Nature Photographers Network, her portfolio was featured internationally for the month of July 2007
(www.photoportfolios.net).
DIRECTIONS TO THE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
From New York : I-95 to Exit 37, High Street exit. Take right off ramp, cross over Route 1. Go straight to first stop sign, take left onto West Main Street. Take second right onto West River Street (Parsons Complex and Church are landmarks ). Go straight until reaching railroad underpass. Take immediate right after underpass and proceed to Center for the Arts (former eastbound Railroad Station).
From New Haven : I-95 to exit 39A, Milford Exit. Ramp feeds into Route 1. Proceed to left lane. Traffic island with Downtown Milford sign will be on your right. Continue straight onto Cherry Street. Continue straight until fourth traffic light . Bear left at light onto River Street. Go straight until reaching railroad underpass. Take immediate right after underpass and proceed to Center for the Arts (former eastbound Railroad Station).
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