The Snohomish County Arts Commission seeks original photo-based submissions for its 2012 Snohomish County Photography Contest. The contest is open to people of all ages living in Washington.
The photo entries that best respond to the theme of “play” will be selected for a group exhibit. A purchase prize of $1,000 will be awarded to one photographer.
Artists should consider the following definition of “play” for their work: “It is an activity which proceeds within certain limits of time and space, in a visible order, according to rules freely accepted, and outside the sphere of necessity or material utility. The play-mood is one of rapture and enthusiasm, and is sacred or festive in accordance with the occasion. A feeling of exaltation and tension accompanies the action. Play was derived from plega in Anglo-Saxon, which means to sing, dance, clap, quick movements and gestures. A creative process in which we learn, challenge, and develop, play reveals our relationship
to the world and to those in it.”
The deadline for submissions is Sept. 10. A group exhibit is scheduled for Oct. 1 to Nov. 1 at the Snohomish County Campus, with an artist reception to be held on Oct. 5. There is a $25 entry fee, which allows each artist to submit up to three images.
For more information, or to receive the entire submission criteria, contact Wendy Becker at 425-388-3186 or wendy.becker@snoco.org.
