Folsom Patrons of the Arts

FOLSOM FOCUS

Folsom Patrons Of The Arts is proud to sponsor Folsom Focus, the area's preeminent photography contest capturing the faces and places of Folsom. Get out your camera and hit the town for a chance to win cash prizes and notoriety within the art community. Contestants may enter a total of five photos in their age group selecting from six themes. Prizes are awarded for each theme in each age group.

Photos can be color or black and white but must be shot, prepared and presented in accordance with the rules below to be eligible so read carefully and have fun shooting! Print and complete your Entry Form to enter and show the world your skills.

Prizes Age Groups

Grand Prize $100.00 Under 12

First Place $25.00 12-17

Second Place $10.00 18 & Older

Third Place $5.00

Themes:

Innovative Photography:

Using image enhancing software, transform your photo to create something totally new and unusual.

Folsom Bridges:

In many ways Folsom is defined by its bridges. Capture the beauty of these bridges in your own unique way.

Folsom Faces:

Folsom is filled with diversity. Take a photo of one of those interesting faces!

Fun in Folsom:

Folsom is overflowing with fun things to do. Capture a photo of people enjoying the many activities available in our town.

Folsom Old and New:

Folsom has a long historical tradition, and a promising future. Take a photo that demonstrates your view of Folsom’s past, present, and future.

Folsom Outdoors:

People are drawn to Folsom by its abundance of parkways and lakes, and the opportunity to enjoy nature within walking distance. Capture an image of the beauty that you see in the outdoors.

Timeline:

Now

Start taking photographs!

October 1 – 27, 2008

Submit entries.

November 14, 2008

Opening reception and exhibit at the Gallery at 48 Natoma in Folsom

November 14, 08 - January 9, 09.

Photos on display displayed the Gallery at 48 Natoma in Folsom

January 9, 2009

Photos can be picked up after 10am.

Submission:

Each entry must be accompanied by a completed entry form the $5.00 entry fee. Entries can be submitted in person or by mail. Include all photos, entry forms, and entry fees in a large envelope and deliver or mail per instructions below.

In Person:

By Mail:

Deliver to:
“The Gallery at 48 Natoma” at the Arts and Senior Center
48 Natoma Street
Folsom, CA 95630
8am – 5pm Monday - Friday

Mail to:
Folsom Patrons of the Arts
Folsom Focus
PO Box 6571
Folsom, CA 95763-6571

Postage due mail can not be accepted.

Rules:

Entry fee is $5 per photo submitted.
Each person may enter up to 5 total photographs.
All photos must be 8”x10” prints, with no exceptions.
All photos must be original images shot by the contestant.
Photos must be mounted on foam board only (no mat board), to the 8x10” size, with no framing of the photo.
Photos previously submitted or received after the entry deadline are ineligible.
Open to amateur photographers only (defined as those who do not sell photography or electronic visual media).
The contestant must be the actual photographer for the image entered.
A submitted photo becomes the property of Folsom Patrons Of The Arts and may be reproduced without limitation for public display and on any Folsom Patrons Of The Arts collateral.
Contestants designated as award-winners will be required to supply a digital file of the winning photo. Digital files will not be returned.
Winners agree to sign an affidavit of eligibility, listing proof of identification, age and residency; and to sign a contest release form when accepting prizes.
Winners will be required to identify any identifiable persons appearing in their photo, and confirm that the identifiable persons have given consent to having their picture taken and entered in this contest.
Entries will not be returned.
Folsom Patrons of the Arts reserves the right to disqualify or remove any inappropriate photographs, as they deem necessary.
Individuals, firms, organizations and city employees participating either as contest planners, producers, organizers, vendors, and/or judges, along with family members, are not eligible to enter this contest.

Judging:

Photos will be judged on the basis of visual appeal, pictorial composition, originality and consistency with the contest theme. Decisions of the judging panel are final.

Disclaimer:

Information contained in these official rules is for reference only and is subject to change. Folsom Patron of the Arts reserves the right to revise, amend or repeal these basic contest rules at any time.