MONROE - Now in its 25th year, the Monroe Arts Center's annual Photography Contest and Exhibit is seeking participants for best photographs for inclusion in the event. Photographs entered in the contest will be on exhibit in MAC's Wesley Hall from Sept. 5 through Oct. 24.
An opening reception and awards presentation for this exhibit is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 5. The entry fee for the contest is $20 per photographer and the deadline to enter is Aug. 15.
The photography exhibit titled "Cheese Days Then and Now," by Monroe photographer Dennis Dalton, will also be on display in Frehner Gallery Sept. 5 through Oct. 24. Dalton will serve as the judge for the photography contest.
The contest is for non-professional photographers only and offers two separate classifications: Junior classification for ages under 18 years of age, and adult classification. Participants may enter up to two photographs. The contest and exhibit feature three categories: Person, place and thing. Participants may enter no more than two categories and a total of two photographs. Photographs must have been taken after Jan. 1, 2013.
First-, second- and third-place ribbons will be given in each category and classification based on merit and number of entrants. Cash awards for the adult classification are $125 for Best of Show, $75 for first runner-up and $50 for second runner-up. Cash awards for the junior classification are $50 for Best of Show, $30 for first runner-up and $20 for second runner-up.
Participants are not required to be Wisconsin residents.
For entry forms, photograph and framing details and additional information, contact the Monroe Arts Center office at 608-325-5700 or 888-596-1249 or visit monroeartscenter.com.
An opening reception and awards presentation for this exhibit is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 5. The entry fee for the contest is $20 per photographer and the deadline to enter is Aug. 15.
The photography exhibit titled "Cheese Days Then and Now," by Monroe photographer Dennis Dalton, will also be on display in Frehner Gallery Sept. 5 through Oct. 24. Dalton will serve as the judge for the photography contest.
The contest is for non-professional photographers only and offers two separate classifications: Junior classification for ages under 18 years of age, and adult classification. Participants may enter up to two photographs. The contest and exhibit feature three categories: Person, place and thing. Participants may enter no more than two categories and a total of two photographs. Photographs must have been taken after Jan. 1, 2013.
First-, second- and third-place ribbons will be given in each category and classification based on merit and number of entrants. Cash awards for the adult classification are $125 for Best of Show, $75 for first runner-up and $50 for second runner-up. Cash awards for the junior classification are $50 for Best of Show, $30 for first runner-up and $20 for second runner-up.
Participants are not required to be Wisconsin residents.
For entry forms, photograph and framing details and additional information, contact the Monroe Arts Center office at 608-325-5700 or 888-596-1249 or visit monroeartscenter.com.