Edmonds Parks & Recreation seeks local artists to submit original artwork representative of Puget Sound birdlife to be used on the 2009 Puget Sound Bird Fest poster for promotion of the event taking place September 11th – 13th.  For more information contact Sally Lider at 425-771-0227 or email lider@ci.edmonds.wa.us.  Deadline: June 5th

The entries came from high school students all over the Snohomish County. – Photographs included both Digital and Traditional B&W. It was a pleasure reviewing the many photographs and seeing the emerging, raw talent many students have.

I highly recommend you check out the exhibit at the Monte Cristo gallery when it opens on April 30th. The award winning photos will be on display in the Gallery Store from April 30th to May 16th. After that, all the photos including the winning entries will move to the Future Of Flight, 8415 Paine Field Blvd in Mukilteo from April 23 to May 21st 2009.

 Make it  day event, check out the photos and then take a tour of the Future Of Flight.

There are hundreds of fantastic things to do and see in Washington County, Oregon. From the region’s farmlands, vineyards and wineries, to its verdant golf courses and natural outdoor spaces, and everything in between, Washington County is certainly a place to show off. All photographers are invited to enter the 2009 Washington County, Oregon Photo Competition to showcase the many wonders of this region.

What to Enter
We are looking for images that portray the authenticity of Washington County, Oregon, and to illustrate the picturesque, interesting and unique attractions and areas throughout the county. Images will be judged on originality, technical excellence, composition, overall impact, artistic merit and relevance to tourism.

Here are just a few ideas:

• Interesting angles on familiar places
• New and old architectural treasures
• Photos of plants and wildlife throughout Washington County, Oregon
• Images depicting each of the four seasons
• Weddings, reunions and other family gatherings
• Ethnic ceremonies and celebrations
• Food and entertainment settings
• Farms and Vineyards
• Festivals and Events
• Pub
Prizes
Winning images will be featured in print and electronic marketing materials produced by Washington County Visitors Association. A total of $3,000 in prize money will be distributed, including a Grand Prize of $1,000.

Entry
The competition is open to everyone except employees of Washington County Visitors Association, its vendors, partners, and board members. The Washington County Visitors Association shall have the right to verify, in their sole judgment, winner eligibility. Entries must be received by June 1, 2009.

More photo contest entry information click here

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O'Malley A Purrfect Pals Cat Who Came Home With Us

Purrfect Pals is a local Puget Sound based cat rescue organization. My two cats, Jett & O’Malley were adopted from the group, so naturally I have a soft spot for the group.

Every year as a fund raiser they have an “Average Joe Cat Show”  – where house cats can compete for Monster Cat, Most Obnoxious or Most Well Behaved, Longest or Fluffiliest tail, etc.

It’s in Shoreline (at the Shoreline Center on 15ht Ave NE) this year on May 2nd.

Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM ($5.00 per person)

They also hold a Photo Contest, which is what this post is about. Here’s a chance to dust off your favorite cat photos and enter them in the Photo Competition. The photos will be displayed at the show.

Contest Rules:

General: Photographs must be taken by the entrant. Photographs must be of cats.

Catagories: Prizes will be awarded for all categories listed. They are:

1. Cat-Human Look-alike
2. Best Black Cat
3. Best White Cat
4. Best Orange Cat
5. Most Humorous Photo
6. Most Contented Cat
7. Pet Pals (cat with another animal)
8. Cat Pals (cat with another cat)
9. Black and White Photograph
10. Creative Digitally Manipulated Photo
11. Best Sleeping Cat Photo
12. Most Artistic Photo
13. Best Tabby Cat
14. Best Calico Cat
15. Best Gray Cat

Judging: Entries will be judged on the basis of content, composition, and artistic merit. All photos may be digitally manipulated; the “Creative Digitally Manipulated” category is intended for clearly digitally created compositions.

Prizes: Every entrant will receive a prize for every category entered. First place awards will be given in each category for both children and adults. All other entrants will receive second place awards. A single photo will earn the Best in Show award.

Who May Enter: Open to all photographers. Entrants age 12 and under will participate in the children’s section. All other entrants participate in the adult section. Each entry entitles the entrant to select one category. Additional categories may be selected for $3.00 per additional category, per photo. Each paid photo entry ($15.00 per photo) entitles the entrant to one free admission to the Average Joe Cat show.

Photo Use: Participants agree to allow Purrfect Pals to utilize entered photos for non-commercial uses such as fund-raising appeals, newsletters, and on web sites.

Preparing Your Entry: All entries must be submitted as a print, with a maximum size of 8X12 inches. Photos will not be returned. Purrfect Pals will mount your print on white cardboard. Mark your name, address, and phone number on the reverse of the print along with the image’s name and categories entered.

For an entry form contact Purrfect Pals by 360-652-9611 ext. 4 or visit their website at www.purrfectpals.org

I have the form but don’t see a deadline – but I would expect they need the entrants by mid April 2009.

Entry Deadline: April 20th, 2009

GRAND PRIZE
A five-night stay for two at Mandarin Oriental Riviera Maya Hotel in Mexico, including breakfast daily, one dinner for two at Ambar restaurant, and two aromatherapy massage treatments. Contributed by Mandarin Oriental Riviera Maya.
CATEGORY WINNERS
Each category winner will receive:
$100 B&H Photo gift card
Gold Pass – PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo
Winners in the professional category will also receive valuable prize packages including:
a digital camera
a PDN Photoserve portfolio
a subscription to PDN magazine and PDNonline.com
a PDN swag bag
Professional winners’ work will also be featured in the August 2009 issue of PDN magazine and in a winners’ gallery on PDNonline.com. Great prizes, great professional exposure!
More information about the contest: http://thegreatoutdoorsphotocontest.com/

It’s not always easy to come up with new, creative ideas for your photos. Sometimes you need to give yourself an assignment to snap out of the old way of doing things. Submitting your photos to contests not only gives you a specific goal to work towards, you also get feedback on your work from the pros. And if you’re lucky, a prize or two to boot.

These annual contests will give you plenty of inspiration:

Leica Oskar Barnack Newcomer Award
In celebration of its 30th year, the Leica Oskar Barnack Award (for professional photographers only) has added a Newcomer Award category, open to prospective professional photographers, 25 years or younger. They are looking for a series of photos (up to 12) showing the interaction between man and the environment, and the deadline is March 1st, 2009. The winner will receive $2,500 Euros (presented at the Rencontres Internationales de la Photographie festival in Arles, France) and their work on display in an online gallery at Leica’s website.

International Photography Awards
You’re sure to find a category that suits your tastes in this contest: there are 8 main and 51 subcategories for amateurs, and 9 main and 63 subcategories for pros. The deadline is March 27, and the cost to enter is $25 for a single image, $50 for a series and $15 for each image after that (for amateurs). A jury picks 21 category winners, and prizes include cash ($10,000 and $5,000), exhibits of your work, Lucie statues, and the winner awarded the “Photographer of the Year” prize will also be featured in (and shoot part of) a Pilsner Urquell documercial in the Czech Republic!

Underwater Images Photo/Video Competition
The 12th Annual Underwater Images Photo/Video Competition is obviously limited to photos taken underwater, but these prizes will probably make you want to go out and invest in a waterproof housing if you don’t already own an underwater camera. Winners are awarded dive trips to Papua New Guinea, Honduras, the Solomon Islands, the Cayman Islands, Bonaire, Hawaii, and Indonesia. Other prizes include a 7 night all inclusive dive package in Roatan, a five day stay (for 2) in Borneo, dive equipment, gift certificates and more. The contest is open to amateurs only, and it’s $10/image to enter (as many images as you want). All prizes are donated by the dive operators and resorts, and the proceeds from the contest go to marine conservation, education, and scholarships. The deadline for 2009 is April 1st.

National Wildlife Photo Contest
This contest, held by the National Wildlife Magazine, is open to everyone over the age of 13, and divided into pro, amateur and youth divisions. (If you’re not 13 yet, check out the Ranger Rick Photo Contest, held every three months). The 2009 deadline is July 20, and you can enter up to 20 photos. The entry fee is $15 (for all 20 pictures) and includes six issues of National Wildlife as well as a year-long membership in NWF. The categories this year are “Plant Life”, “Birds”, “Mammals”, “Other Wildlife”, “Connecting People & Nature”, “Landscapes”, “Backyard Habitats” and “Global Warming & Wildlife”. Winners are awarded cash prizes, calendars, field guides and more.

National Geographic’s World In Focus
If you’ve ever leafed through an issue of National Geographic, you know that they are used to stunning photography. There is some serious competition in this one, but don’t use that as an excuse not to enter! No details have been announced yet for the 2009 contest, but the deadline is normally in late summer/early fall (check their website for updates), and categories last year were: Sense of Place, Outdoor Scenes, Travel Portraits, Photo Essay and Spontaneous Moments. The entry fee is ordinarily $12/image for amateurs and $35/image for pros. Prizes in 2008 included camera gear, photo workshops, trips to various exotic locations, and your image in print and online.

Islands Magazine
Islands’ annual photo contest is on its 20th year, and if you like travel, this is one to enter for sure. They are looking for island-based travel photos, and the entry fee is only $3/photo. Prizes this year include trips to Fiji, Oahu, Iceland and Aruba. The 2009 deadline was January 31st, so set your sights on entering next year (something to keep in mind while vacationing this year).

Guest Post by:

DeeDee Dobson encourages everyone to enter their photos in contests. On her blog, she talks about pink digital cameras and the different brands on the market.
 

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=DeeDee_Dobson

All Roads is a National Geographic program created to provide an international platform for indigenous and underrepresented minority-culture artists to share their cultures, stories, and perspectives through the power of film.

The 6th All Roads Film Festival dates are set for the following:

Los Angeles, July 17-19, 2009; Washington D.C., July 24-26, 2009; Santa Fe, December 2-6

Entry Fees are: Dramatic Feature $40, Long Documentary $40, Short Documentary $20, Live Action Short $20, Animation $15 and Music Video $15

There are two ways to submit:

In the interest of conservation, N.G. encourages everyone to submit online at events.nationalgeographic.com/events/all-roads/all-roads-call-entries-2/.

You may also submit by downloading and mailing in entry forms found on the website.

Submission deadline March 31, 2009

Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) is sponsoring a photography contest focusing on lifestyles of Louisiana.  We are seeking high-quality photographs depicting the many natural marine resources we have in Louisiana.  The winning photographs will be used in LUMCON publications and will be prominently displayed on the website.

The deadline for submission is April 1, 2009. Winning entries will be announced and posted online by May 1, 2009.

The Human Canvas
http://www.c4fap.org/cfe/2009humancanvas/canvas.asp

 The Human Canvas seeks to explore the many ways in which the body can be an integral component of art.

It can be as simple and elegant as the unadorned figure, or any of the almost limitless uses of the body as a canvas on which art is presented, or incorporated, including creations using fabric and textiles, body modifications,  tattoos, and much more.

 The exhibition is open to all domestic and international, professional and amateur photographers working with digital or traditional photography or combinations of both.
Momentum: Images of Dance — the 6th annual Sanford L. Rosenberg Memorial Dance Photography Competition
http://www.movingmoments.org/
The Connecticut Valley Regional Ballet Company Inc. and
The Ethel Walker School invite all interested photographers to submit entries into an international contest that celebrates the beauty, grace and athleticism of dance.
Biggs Shot 2009 competition
http://www.biggsmuseum.org/programs/biggsshot2009/application.html

DEADLINE: January 31, 2009
We are interested in artists who use more than one art/craft medium to express themselves

At the conclusion of public voting, Newsweek’s Simon Barnett, Director of Photography, will select three winners from the top 50 determined by the popular vote. The Grand Prize winner will be awarded $7,000, have his/her photo displayed as the featured image on Capital One’s Image Card site, and a trip to New York City for a private photo tutorial and overview of Newsweek’s Photo Department with Barnett.