Annual Contest Notice:
The 34th Annual Photo Arts Club Photo Contest processing, judging and exhibition have been POSTPONED due to health concerns over the Coronavirus. We will reschedule once Metroparks Toledo reopens their facilities
All prints already submitted will be held until processing resumes. In addition, we are extending our submission deadline until one week after Metropark Toledo facilities reopen.
The Wildwood Visitor Center will not be accepting entries during this closure. Prints can still be dropped off at Kohne Camera & The Print Refinery, 120 W. South Boundary, Perrysburg, OH, Monday–Saturday, 9am–6 pm.
Rescheduling of the processing, judging and exhibit will be communicated as soon as details are available.
The 34th Annual Photo Arts Club Photo Contest processing, judging and exhibition have been POSTPONED due to health concerns over the Coronavirus. We will reschedule once Metroparks Toledo reopens their facilities
All prints already submitted will be held until processing resumes. In addition, we are extending our submission deadline until one week after Metropark Toledo facilities reopen.
The Wildwood Visitor Center will not be accepting entries during this closure. Prints can still be dropped off at Kohne Camera & The Print Refinery, 120 W. South Boundary, Perrysburg, OH, Monday–Saturday, 9am–6 pm.
Rescheduling of the processing, judging and exhibit will be communicated as soon as details are available.
Photo Arts Club of Toledo 34th Annual Photo Contest
Entries accepted: February 10 through March 21, 2020.
Cash prizes and ribbons are awarded to Best of Show and for first, second and third in categories A-G. Ribbons will be awarded to Honorable Mentions. Metroparks Toledo is sponsoring category H - "The Oak Openings Region"
The Photo Arts Club of Toledo is a Resident Organization of the Toledo Botanical Garden. Co-sponsored by Metroparks of the Toledo Area, which operates the National Center for Nature Photography.
Cash prizes and ribbons are awarded to Best of Show and for first, second and third in categories A-G. Ribbons will be awarded to Honorable Mentions. Metroparks Toledo is sponsoring category H - "The Oak Openings Region"
The Photo Arts Club of Toledo is a Resident Organization of the Toledo Botanical Garden. Co-sponsored by Metroparks of the Toledo Area, which operates the National Center for Nature Photography.
SAVE THE DATES
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Exhibit: April 3rd thru May 30th
Jointly sponsored by The Photo Arts Club of Toledo and Metroparks Toledo Pick up an entry form at libraries and other locations in the Toledo area, or download and print the brochure to the right. |
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Where & When to Turn in Prints
Contest entries will be accepted from February 10 through March 21, 2019 at:
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Kohne Camera & The Print Refiney
120 W. South Boundary, Perrysburg, OH Monday–Saturday, 9am–6 pm. 419-385-9500 kohnes.com The Visitor Center at Wildwood Preserve Metropark 5100 W Central Avenue, Toledo, OH Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm |
Photo Arts Club meetings at the Club House
Toledo Botanical Garden on meeting nights. (Check website for dates and directions) http://photoartscluboftoledo.com) David’s Jewelry 127 South Monroe Street Monroe, MI During business hours. 734- 241-8250 Hands-On Studio - Toledo Botanical Garden 5403 Elmer Drive Toledo, OH 43615 Monday-Friday Noon - 5 pm |
CONTEST RULES
Please read and follow the rules carefully. Otherwise, your entries may be disqualified.
The judgement of the contest committee is final.
The judgement of the contest committee is final.
- Entry fee is $5 per photo. Limit 10 photos per photographer.
- Payment instructions and drop off locations will be will be provided on the entry form from the website.
- All photos must be mounted securely on strong flat mounting board; unmounted photos will not be accepted.
- Photos must be at least 8” x 10” excluding matting and no larger than 18” x 24” including matting.
- Photos must not be framed or contain glass. Photos are not to be enclosed in plastic sleeves.
- Photos will be hung using Velcro. Photos that are too heavy to be supported in this manner will be disqualified. Examples include metal prints, wood backing, etc.
- No name, title, date or text is to be on the front of the photos.
- No nudes or offensive photographs or titles.
- Enter each photo in only one category.
- Winning photos from previous Photo Arts Club of Toledo annual contests are not eligible to enter.
- This contest is open to amateur photographers who earn less than 51% of their income from photography.
- Utmost care will be taken in handling and displaying photos, however the Photo Arts Club and Metroparks Toledo will not be liable for lost or damaged photos.
- An ID label will be attached to the upper right hand corner of the photo to identify the photographer and title after judging. Note that matting can help in preventing the ID label from obstructing the photo.
- The Photo Arts Club of Toledo and the Metroparks have the right to use all photos for informational and promotional purposes with photographer credit.
CATEGORIES
A: People (people are the main subject)
B: Plants (plants are the main subject-individual plants, close-ups or groupings, not scenic landscapes)
C: Animals (animals are the main subjects, including birds, insects, reptiles, etc.)
D: Places (landscapes, vistas and locations are the main subject)
E: Open (photographs that cannot be categorized in any other category, e.g. still life, abstracts, food, products, etc.)
F: Monochrome: (black & white or monotone. No selective color added).
G: The Christine Holliday Youth Division (17 and under) – photos from any of the above categories
H: The Oak Opening Regions -- Award sponsored by Metroparks Toledo
B: Plants (plants are the main subject-individual plants, close-ups or groupings, not scenic landscapes)
C: Animals (animals are the main subjects, including birds, insects, reptiles, etc.)
D: Places (landscapes, vistas and locations are the main subject)
E: Open (photographs that cannot be categorized in any other category, e.g. still life, abstracts, food, products, etc.)
F: Monochrome: (black & white or monotone. No selective color added).
G: The Christine Holliday Youth Division (17 and under) – photos from any of the above categories
H: The Oak Opening Regions -- Award sponsored by Metroparks Toledo
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Celebrate the beauty of the Oak Openings Region by submitting photographs for the
first ever, Oak Openings Category in the annual Photo Arts Club Contest. Photos can be of the plants and animals that call the region home, the beautiful landscapes found in this region or people enjoying activities such as picnicking, hiking or birding. The first place winner will receive a Metroparks Membership and entered into a drawing to win a chance to stay at the Cannaley Treehouse Village. |
EXHIBIT DATES
Opening reception and exhibition on Friday, April 3, 2020 from 6 to 8 pm at NCNP. This is a free public event with light refreshments.
The exhibit continues through Saturday, May 30th, 2020 on Saturdays and Sundays from Noon to 6 p.m.
The exhibit continues through Saturday, May 30th, 2020 on Saturdays and Sundays from Noon to 6 p.m.