Sikeston, Missouri - The Sikeston Cultural Development Corporation (The Sikeston Depot Museum) is proud to invite photographers to participate in this Regional Judged Photography Show. Each individual may enter up to three photos for a fee of $12 per piece or three entries for $30.
For Adults (aged 19+), acceptable photographs for the competition can fall into any one of these categories: Portrait/Genre, Floral Landscape, Abstract, or Animal/Wildlife.
Overall Prizes to be Awarded For Adults - First Prize: $100, Second Prize: $80, Third Prize: $60, and (1) Honorable Mention: $20.
Juvenile Division (for photographers 18 and under), acceptable photographs for the competition can fall into any one of these categories: Portrait/Genre, Floral Landscape, Abstract, or Animal/Wildlife.
Overall Prizes to be Awarded for the Juvenile Division - First Prize: $75, Second Prize: $60, Third Prize: $45, and (1) Honorable Mention: $15.
Photography must be original, appropriately framed and wired for hanging. No saw tooth hangers will be accepted. Pieces can be no larger than 48” in any direction. The Museum reserves the right to reject any entry deemed to be unsuitable for public exhibition. If your pieces are for sale, the photographer will receive 80% of the selling price of the piece, and SCDC will retain 20% of the selling price as a commission. The photographer is responsible for insurance on all works. Works may be reproduced for publicity purposes.
Please deliver pieces to the Sikeston Depot Museum on Tuesday, January 5th and Wednesday, January 6, 2016 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The pieces will be judged Thursday, January 7, 2016. The show will run from January 8, 2016 through February 26, 2016. All pieces must be picked up no later than February 27, 2016 by 4:00 p.m.
A public awards reception sponsored by the SCDC will be held for all participants, family, and friends on Friday, January 8, 2016 from 5:00 - 7:30 pm. For further information, call the Sikeston Depot Museum 573-481-9967.
