Calling all CT Photographers!
In conjunction with the
exhibition Through a Different Lens: Three Connecticut Women
Photographers, CHS will be holding a community photography contest. The
contest is open to professional and amateur photographers. Photographs
must be of Connecticut! Selected images will be on display at CHS from
10/11/13 – 3/29/14.
Submission deadline: Saturday, September 21, 2013 at 4:30pm.
Submissions can be mailed or dropped off
Connecticut Historical Society
CT Photography Contest
1 Elizabeth Street
Hartford, CT 06105
For questions call (860) 236-5621 xXXX or email XXXX
Categories:
- Connecticut People
- Connecticut Architecture
- Connecticut Landscape
Entrant must designate one of the categories below for each entry.
(following the themes in the companion exhibition Through a Different Lens: Three Connecticut Women Photographers)
Judges: TBD. Judging takes place: TBD, would like to name category winners at exhibit opening party; solicit viewer’s choice later.
Monday, September 23 and Tuesday, September 24 or September 22 if necessary
Prizes
Best in Show (Framing of one piece; donated value)
1st place in each category
Exhibit runs: October 11, 2013 – March 29, 2014
Exhibit opening: October 10, 2012
Awards presented: TBD
Submission requirements:
Entries must be mounted on standard mount material (mat board, gator
board, ¼” foam or Sintra) and ready to hang. Entries will most likely
be nailed or velcroed to the wall.
Photos may be any shape and size up to 24” x 24”
Photographer’s name and image title must be on the back of the submission
Photos will not be returned through mail by CHS. Photographer may pick
up image at CHS within one week of the closing of the show, disposed of
by CHS. I say dispose because it eliminates any possibility of recovery
if they come past a week of the closing. CHS assumes no responsibility
for damage to entries.
All entries must have the following information:
Photographer’s name:
Address:
Phone number
Email:
Title of photograph:
Date taken:
50 Word description of photograph:
50 word photographer’s bio:
Eligibility:
1. Entries must be submitted by the photographer.
2. Entrant must obtain and have access to all necessary releases and holds CHS harmless against all claims and liabilities
3. A maximum of XXX entries may be submitted per entrant
CHS has the right to reproduce the image or use for publicity purposes
to promote the show, crediting the photographer whenever possible.
CHS has sole discretion of hanging methods and presentation of work in the gallery space.
CHS reserves the right to change prizes and dates as a result of causes outside its control.
The decision of the judges is final.
Susan R. Orred, Assistant Director of Development
susan_orred@chs.org
860-236-5621 x256
Connecticut Historical Society | One Elizabeth Street | Hartford, CT 06105 |
www.chs.org
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