8×10: amateur photography contest
Eligibility & Terms
This exhibition is open to ALL (adults and children) amateur photographers.
ALL PHOTOGRAPHS MUST BE CROPPED TO 8″ x 10″.
All photographs submitted online will be printed 8”x10”.
Enter in the categories/themes of:
1. Black & White
2. Colour
*The LAC/SEAA defines an amateur photographer as anyone who photographs as a hobby and does not earn from their photography on a regular basis or who has not had substantial training/experience in photography that would give them an unfair advantage over other amateur photographers.
Awards & Prizes
Over $700 of Photography Prizes to be won! Awards in EACH of the 3 categories:
1st Place – 18” x 24” Print ($95 Value)
2nd Place – 16” x 20” Print ($79 Value)
3rd Place – 10” x 14” Print ($57 Value)
*choice of canvas or dry mount to form core printed by SPEEDPRINT
People’s Choice – LAC Gift Card ($50 Value)
* can be used in the art supply shop, visitor admission, for future exhibition and event submissions, classes & more (visitor votes tallied at the end of exhibit, one vote per person)
Jurying
Entries will be judged objectively by a professional photographer(s) on the basis of creativity, visual impact, technique and use of the category/theme. Digitally an analogue (film) entries as well as adults and children entries will be judged together.
How to Submit Your Photos
All photos MUST be submitted electronically using the form below. Printed photos dropped off will NOT be accepted.
Complete the form below, and using the File Upload click, drag/drop your digital file from your computer, tablet or phone.
Check all boxes, sign, and complete the payment to submit your information and photos.
As part of your submission fee, your photo(s) will be professionally printed by Speedrpint Ltd. and then matted with a backer board, put in a clear protective sleeve and then displayed at the LAC in January.
All displayed photos will be entered for a chance to win prizes based on the judges and people’s choice selections.
*The LAC and Speedprint are not responsible for formatting photo files uploaded. All files will be printed as is. Ensure your photo meet standard print quality, 8×10″ at 300 pixels per inch. Photos that are not 8×10″ will be automatically cropped once they are placed in the pre-cut 8×10″ mats. To avoid this, please crop and size your photos before uploading.
*Incomplete or late submissions will NOT be considered.
Submission Fee:
$15/submission. The entry fee includes professional printing and matting of each photograph (yours to keep after the exhibit), participation in the contest for a chance to win prizes.
Maximum number of submissions per artist is UNLIMITED.
Please note: submission fees cover expenses to develop, coordinate, and curate the exhibition, handle and store works, in addition to general operating expenses. For this reason, submission fees are non-refundable, for works accepted or not accepted into the exhibition.
Sales
Photographs do not have to be for sale. If they are for sale, alll sales will be handled by the LAC. A commission of 35% will be retained on all sales.
Payments will be made within 30 days of exhibition end via e-transfer or EFT only (cheques or cash payments will not be issued)
Schedule
Entry Deadline: Thursday, January 15, 5pm
Exhibition Opens: Friday, January 30, 2025
Reception: Friday, February 6, 6-8pm
Exhibition Closes: Thursday, April 23
Artwork Pick Up: Friday, April 24 to Saturday, May 9.
NO PICK UP BEFORE APRIL 24. ALL ARTWORK MUST BE PICKED UP ON OR BEFORE MAY 9.
