Sculpture Photo Contest - Newport Beach

To encourage the public awareness of the Sculpture Exhibition in Civic Center Park, the Newport Beach City Arts Commission is sponsoring a photography contest.  Visitors to the sculpture garden are asked to submit photographs of the works on display, and/or photographs depicting interaction with the sculptures.  Winners will be selected by the City Arts Commission.

HOW TO ENTER

• Submit photographs to arts@newportbeachca.gov
• Include the subject line, "PHOTO CONTEST"
• Submit between Thursday, October 1, 2020 through Tuesday, December 1, 2020

ENTRIES

• Image data files created with any digital device including smartphones, tablets, and digital still cameras (including medium and large-format cameras)
• Images that have been retouched using software or by other means will be accepted
• Retouched photography using a camera app or photo-editing app is also accepted
• Both color and monochrome images will be accepted
• File size: up to 10 MB of image data per work
• File format: JPEG/150 dpi recommended
• The standard color space for the judging process is RGB
• Note: Winners may be requested to provide higher resolution images for publication or display purposes related to the contest

ELIGIBILITY

• The contest is open to all, professional and amateur, regardless of age, gender or nationality
• Entrants under 18 years of age require the permission of a parent or guardian

SUBMISSON RULES

• Entry is limited to original works that the entrant holds all applicable rights
• The limit for submitted works is 10 photos
• Photos cannot depict any climbing, hanging, modification, or physical abuse of the sculptures

JUDGING

• After December 1, all entries will be posted onto the Cultural Arts website
• An ad hoc subcommittee (“Art in Public Spaces”) will recommended winners to the City Arts Commission for approval
• Contest results will be announced on the Cultural Arts website by January 4, 2021
• Winners will be notified via email sent to their registered email addresses
• Photographs of the five most popular submissions will appear in the Daily Pilot

PRIZES

• First $150 Gift Card
• Second $100 Gift Card
• Third $25 Gift Card (four winners)