Friends' Photo Contest 2011: America the Beautiful
It's that time again to dust off your creative picture taking skills and join us for our Fifth Annual Friends of the Corona Public Library Photo Contest. Each year the Friends offer prizes for the best from our community's local photographers. Photos are displayed in the Library Gallery during the contest period and for up to one month after the winners are announced.
The submission period begins Monday April 4, 2011 and runs through Saturday April 30, 2011. Winners will be announced May 9, 2011 at 7 PM at a reception at the Library gallery.
Contest Details!
The theme for 2011 is "America the Beautiful: From Sea to Shining Sea and All Things In Between". Participants may choose from three categories: Portrait, Black & White, and General. Prizes will be awarded in each category: $250 for 1st Prize, $150 for 2nd Prize, and $100 for 3rd Prize. Entries are judged on general appeal, photographic skill, and content by a panel of three judges. Photography contest winners must provide a digital image for use by Friends of the Corona Public Library which may be used on this website and for other promotional items .
The submission period begins Monday April 4, 2011 and runs through Saturday April 30, 2011. Winners will be announced May 9, 2011 at 7 PM at a reception at the Library gallery. Please read the rules below carefully. All forms and application are available for download below. Ask at the Library Info desk regarding additional questions.
Contest Rules
- All entries must be submitted beginning April 4, 12 PM through April 30, 2011 5 PM. All entries must be accompanied by an entry form.
- If there are individuals depicted in photographs, each individual must sign a release form. Parents or guardians, for those depicted in photos who are under 18 years of age, must sign a release form. Photographs without this form will not be accepted.
- A reception will be held on Monday, May 9, 2011 at 7 PM when the winning photographs will be announced. If winners are not present, they will be notified by Thursday, May 12, 2011.
- SUBMITTED photographs must be 11" x 14" mounted on a white mat in a 16" x 20" plain black frame and must have attached wire for hanging. All entries must be of a subject that fits into one of the above specified categories. The prints may be horizontal or vertical, black & white or color.
- There is a limit of 2 entries per photographer; an entry form must accompany each entry.
- Each image must be the work of the person who submits the image. Entrants must be 18 years of age or older.
- Entries will be evaluated by three judges on the basis of appeal, content and photographic skill. The decision of the judges is FINAL. There are no ties.
- The Friends of the Corona Public Library assume no responsibility for submissions. Submitted photographs must remain on exhibit throughout the designated exhibition period.
Click on these forms to download and print (PDF files - you'll need Adobe Reader. If you don't have Adobe Reader, you can get it here>>>)
Contest Rules
Contest Entry Form
Model Release Form
View last year's (2010) winners>>>
