Exposure: Montgomery Photo Competition

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Exposure: Montgomery, the area’s longest-running amateur photo competition and awards presentation – now in its 35th year – takes place on Sunday, April 2, at 1:00 p.m. in Montgomery. The event is presented by the Montgomery Arts Commission and is open to beginners and serious amateurs alike.

Photographers may submit up to three photos from March 1 – 22

Entry Form

2023 Judges are: Michael Sanders, University of Cincinnati and Emily Bauman, Cincinnati Art Museum. The judges look for photos that capture technical brilliance, originality, or a unique point of view and are chosen from both adult and student (high school or below) categories.

Up to 10 winners in each category are awarded $100 each.

In addition to the exhibit and awards presentation on Sunday, April 2, the public is invited to a preview reception on Saturday, April 1 from 12 to 4 p.m.

The Montgomery Arts Commission is a group of citizen volunteers who support and foster an appreciation of the visual and performing arts by producing community-wide arts events offered year-round for all ages, most of which are free.

Sunglass Beach Hut by Tanvi Mayya - 2022 Student Winner

Tanvi Mayya Student Sycamore High School Winner Sunglass Beach Hut

Inside The Grid by Karen Ashcraft - 2022 Adult Winner

Inside The Grid Karen Ashcraft Adult Winner

Adult Mama Vervet and Infant by Fred Haaser - 2022 Peoples Choice

Fred Haaser Peoples Choice Winner Adult Mama Vervet And Infant

Prizes

One adult and one student will receive a “best in show” award. In addition, up to 18 additional prizes may be awarded for works deemed by the judges to be of particular distinction. Awards will be cash prizes of $100 each.

Exhibit

Each competitor may enter up to 3 photographs to be judged. At least one photo per competitor will be exhibited. Those submitting multiple entries may specify which one entry they would prefer to see exhibited.  Entries selected for exhibition will have a display hook attached to their backing. Entries not exhibited will be on-site for viewing.

Exhibit

Each competitor may enter up to 3 photographs to be judged. At least one photo per competitor will be exhibited. Those submitting multiple entries may specify which one entry they would prefer to see exhibited.  Entries selected for exhibition will have a display hook attached to their backing. Entries not exhibited will be on site for viewing.

Entry Information

  • Each entry must be an original photograph of the competitor’s own creation.
  • Entries must be in photographic medium: black and white, color or experimental.
  • Each entry must be securely mounted on a stiff backing suitable for hanging.
  • Matting is required for a photograph to be exhibited. Unmatted photographs will be judged but are ineligible for exhibition.
  • Dimensions of each entry, including the matting, must be at least 8” x 10” but not more than 16” x 20”.
  • The entry form must be clearly visible and affixed securely to the entry’s backing material signifying the proper direction to hang the photo.
  • Entries in frames and/or under glass will not be accepted.
  • Entries signed or otherwise identified on the photograph’s front will be eliminated from consideration.
  • No more than 3 entries per competitor will be accepted.
  • Any entry displaying subject matter deemed by the judging panel or the Arts Commission as unsuitable for public display to an audience of all ages shall be rejected for all purposes of the competition.

Entry Form

Entry Fee

A non-refundable entry fee of $5.00 (student) or $10.00 (adult) is required for EACH entry.  Cash, checks (payable to the City of Montgomery) and Visa/MC, American Express or Discover are all accepted.

Payment can be made when the photo is dropped off at City Hall.

For additional information, call 513-891-2424.

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