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This juried contest, open to all ages and skill levels, will encourage entrants to photograph things unique to Oregon City.  At the end of the 150 days, we will have a photography show in Oregon City to display the entries and award prizes to the winners.
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  1. This is a free contest with no entry fees. Contestant must be a resident of Oregon City, attend school or conduct business within Oregon City.

  2. Photo subject matter is of photographs taken within the city limits of Oregon City, of nature and events for a stated time period. This contest is meant to cover all celebratory events and seasons from the beginning of our 150 days of celebration on February 14th until its end on July 25, 2009.  The categories describe the kinds of photographs that this contest covers.

  3. All entries will be returned. However, the City of Oregon City reserves the right to use the images for promotion and publicity on the city website and in brochures. Your signature on the entry form provides that release. In cases of close-up photos of faces, all entries must include a media release for people pictures, signed by the individual(s) photographed. (Media will be available shortly.)

  4. Entries will be accepted Thursday July 30, 2009 and Friday July 31, 2009, noon to 5:00 pm. Contestants with numerous entries MUST BE IN CITY HALL at least one hour before entries close.

  5. Limit of FIVE black and white, and FIVE color prints per contestant.

  6. Contestant must complete an entry form for each entry that provides the Division and Category, name, address and whether junior or adult. No entry will be accepted without a completed form.

  7. This contest is open to all digital and film prints by non-professional photographers residing in Oregon City. A non-professional is one, who by training and exhibition experience does not obtain principal income from photography or selling photographic work.

  8. The contestant must have taken all entries, and must be able to show proof of ownership of a certain print, if so requested.

  9. All prints must be mounted on posterboard or foamboard material of 1/8” thickness. Thicker material must be supplied with plastic hangers. Overall size of mount shall be 8x10” and not more than 16x 20”. Minimum size of print is 5x7”. Only one picture on each mount. Prints in wood, metal or plastic frames will not be accepted. No glass or any type of frame is allowed.

  10. Contestant's name must not be visible on the front of print or the mount.

  11. All entries will be judged prior to the exhibition.

  12. At the time of this announcement, the venue for display of the winners has not yet been determined. At such time as the venue(s) are determined, all reasonable care will be exercised to safeguard the entries. However, neither the City of Oregon City, nor any individual will be responsible for loss of or damage of any entry from any cause.

  13. As many prints as possible complying with conditions will be hung, space permitting. Depending upon the number of entries, it may be limited to only the top winners and honorable mentions.

  14. Juniors may not compete in similar classes in both junior and adult classes.

  15. Juniors are defined as 17 years and under. Adults are 18 years and over.

  16. Submission of entries implies contestant’s acceptance of the rules.

  17. Winning contestants will receive placement ribbons. Additionally winning photographs will be placed on display, with appropriate credit given to the photographers.

  18. These are initial rules to get citizens interested. These rules may be adjusted, altered or added to, as issues are clarified, or dates are changed.

Division: Black and White
Category

  1. Events – photos need to list event, date and subject.

  2. People at Events – media release forms will be needed in order to display and publish any facial type photos.

  3. Animals, birds, insects and fish within the parks of Oregon City.

  4. Nature in Oregon City, including plants, trails, landscapes.

Division: Color
Category

  1. Events – photos need to list event, date and subject.

  2. People at Events – media release forms will be needed in order to display and publish any facial type photos.

  3. Animals, birds, insects and fish within the parks of Oregon City.

  4. Nature in Oregon City, including plants, trails, landscapes.

Category Awards:
1st, 2nd, 3rd Place and Honorable Mention in each category.

Judges Choice Awards:
Three special ribbons will be given for Judges Choice Awards.

People’s Choice Award:
A special award to the winner of the People’s Choice Award. Visitors to the exhibition will be encouraged to vote for the photograph of their choice. Voting will take place during the first week of exhibition. The People’s Choice Award will be on special display with the exhibition and at Oregon City’s City Hall.

 More Awards by Sponsors may be announced at a later date.

For questions or further information contact Tom Geil, Contest Curator, at Celebrate150@yahoo.com.

 

 

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