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)