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DIRECTIONS: The Arts Center is located in downtown Carrollton at
204 West Main Street.
For directions, click here

Telephone: 330-627-3739

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Carroll County
Arts Center

Photography Contest Rules

Eligibility

  • Contest is free to enter
  • Participants under 18 years of age are eligible to enter with permission of parent or legal guardian (just have them sign the entry form)
  • Contest is for amateur photographers only
  • You do not have to be a resident of Carroll County
Entry Forms
  • Entry forms are available at the Carroll County Arts Center or can be downloaded here
  • One entry form is required for each photograph submitted

Format and Submission

  • Photo(s) must have been taken in Carroll County, Ohio
  • Photos may be in color or black and white with no “photo shopping” (digital enhancement) other than cropping
  • Contest runs from July 14, 2014 through August 22, 2014
  • Entry deadline is June 8, 2013
  • All entries are to be delivered to the Carroll County Arts Center on July 8, 2014
  • Participants may submit up to three (3) photos, 11x14 inches or 8x10 inches in size
  • All submitted photos must be mounted on foam core or other photo mounting board
  • Each submitted photo must have a completed entry form taped to the back of the photo
  • Each submitted photo must have a string loop taped on the back for displaying the photo
  • If the photo includes a recognizable person or persons, the model release section of the entry form must be signed
  • The Carroll County Arts Center reserves the right to refuse any photo it deems unsuitable

Categories

  • Wildlife
  • Scenic
  • Architectural
  • Life in Carroll County
Copyright
  • Do not submit any photos you did not shoot or any images downloaded from websites
  • By signing the official entry form, you are stating that you are the owner and copyright holder of the photo submitted
Judging/Prizes
  • Judging will be done by The Carroll County Arts
  • Winning photos will be based on overall composition and technical skill
  • Winning entries for each category are: 1st 2nd and 3rd place
  • There will be one “Best In Show” along with one “people’s choice” award for the entire contest
  • The “People’s choice” award will be determined by a vote of the public viewing the photos
Other
  • By signing the entry form and/or submitting a photo, the participant accepts and agrees to the rules and decisions of the contest judges. The judge’s rulings are final