1. All entries must be related to the contest theme of artifacts. Students will submit one photograph of an artifact which responds to one or more of the following questions:
      • How does the artifact capture a moment in time?
      • In what ways does the artifact connect the people in your life?
      • How does the artifact reflect change? (cultural, historical, or social, e.g.)

Remember, a good photograph compels us to see the world differently!

  1. Photo entries must be accompanied by a short photographer’s statement (400 – 600 words) with a title for the artistic piece. The aim of this statement is to tell the story of the chosen artifact. Statements must respond to at least 2of the following questions:
      • What informed your decision to take your photograph?
      • How old is the artifact? Describe the artifact’s place in time. What meaning might it have throughout history—past, present, and future?
      • How does this artifact connect to other people beyond who it belongs to? Does the artifact have a function?
      • Where was the artifact made? How was it made and who made it?
      • Where does the artifact live? Is this artifact important to you and/or your family? Has the artifact been passed down from generation to generation?
      • Does the artifact bring forth memories? If so, what memories?
      • In what ways does the artifact connect to a “set values” or beliefs?
      • Would you like to see this artifact preserved for the future? Why?
  1. The photograph (submit as a RAW or JPEG file) must contain an artifact(s) and should help to express students’ human relationships (to their home, family, and/or community) to this object. Students can include themselves and/or family members in their photographs.  Be creative!
      • If your photograph contains a person, you will need to get VERBAL CONSENT to use the photograph.
      •  DIGITAL CAMERA – If you are using a digital camera, your photo will be a RAW file.
      • SMART PHONE – If you are using your smart phone camera, you will need to change your camera settings using the following steps:
          • Step 1 – Go to Settings
          • Step 2 – Click Camera
          • Step 3. Click Formats
          • Step 4 – Click Most Compatible (will use a JPEG format)

Please be mindful that if you are using a smart phone camera, it needs to be able to take a picture with at least 300 dpi or 8 – 12 megapixels to ensure that the printed photo can be enlarged to an 8 X 10 size.  You will also need to make sure that you use the raw phone file (not optimized for iCloud storage) to ensure the highest quality print.

  1. The photograph submitted must take into consideration the following: How might the artifact you choose to document tell a bigger story about our common humanity? 
  1. Each photograph and response must be original and previously unpublished. The photograph should not be a photo collage or be heavily edited (e.g. photoshopped).
  1. Prizes – Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place winners.

  1. All entries must be received by April 16th, 2021 by 1PM. 

  1. Submissions: Please submit to Microsoft Office Forms by clicking the link below.

MICROSOFT FORMS: THIS IS US SUBMISSION ENTRY

 

      • Submit your Photographer’s Statement as a Microsoft Word File
      • Submit your photograph as a RAW or JPEG File
      • Students have the option to remain anonymous for the exhibition. Please make sure to indicate your preference when you submit your entry.