Arts Council of Dickinson County 2016 Photo Competition Announcement

Entries Sought for Arts Council’s 2016 Photography Competition and Exhibit 

The Arts Council of Dickinson County is seeking entries for its Annual Photography Competition and Exhibit which is open to any amateur photographer in Dickinson County. Photos may be black and white or color and must be 8” x 10” in size after trimming. All entries for the competition must be mounted on white mount board available for $1.25 per piece, and clear plastic sleeves for 10 cents from the Dickinson County Extension Office, 713 S. Buckeye. Hours at the extension office are from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.  A maximum of three entries per person may be submitted.

Prizes will be awarded in the following categories: 

Youth (under 12)

Intermediate (12 – 18)

Adult (over 18)

Best in Show

Judge’s Choice

Photographs must be dropped off from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. on Wednesday, February 17 and February 24 or from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Friday, February 19 and February 26 at the Arts Council office, Suite #9, 203 N. Cedar, Abilene. Complete rules and entry forms may be obtained at the Arts Council’s office or on our website at www.artscouncildc.org.  For more information, call the office at 263-1884, or email us at director@artscouncildc.org.

Photographs will be exhibited at the Eisenhower Presidential Library, 200 SE 4^th, from March 1 through March 23.  An opening reception with judge’s comments will be held Friday night, March 4, from 5:00 – 7:00. The reception is free and open to the public.

The Photography Competition and Exhibit is presented in partnership with the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum in a joint mission to promote the arts in Dickinson County. 

The Arts Council of Dickinson County is a non-profit organization supported by its members and dedicated to promoting the arts among the families in Dickinson County.

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