2015 Plein Air Camp Hill
May 29-31, 2015
Quick Draw, Saturday, May 17th
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Kids Activities and Art Show
Photographers Juried Competition
Official 2015 Call to Photographers document
The juried competition is a project of the Economic and Cultural Development Group (ECDG) of Camp Hill, PA and culminates with generous awards presentations on Friday, May 29th and a multi-day exhibition and sale at Camp Hill Borough's Prosser Hall, 2145 Walnut Street, Camp Hill, PA.
The primary competition requires a formal completed application, $25 fee and the submission of three selected pieces by March 16th. The submissions will be reviewed by a jury of experts, and photographers will be notified of their acceptance into the competition by March 31, 2015.
The 2015 Plein Air Camp Hill event will run from the Friday May 29th Collector's Preview Party until Sunday, May 31st.
Application Process
Photographers wishing to participate must complete this Photographer Entry Form, pay a $25 registration fee and submit three selected pieces. You have two ways to enter. You may email your entry form and
entry pieces to cbachik@epix.net, paying the $25 registration fee through the PayPal button below. You may also mail your entry form, properly labeled CD with entry pieces, and $25 check payable to 'ECDG' to:
Photography, c/o ECDG
P.O. Box 411
Camp Hill, PA 17001
Registration deadline is March 16, 2015. All entrants will be juried by a committee and notified of their acceptance by March 31, 2015. The total number of participants is limited to the first 100 accepted.
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Requirements
In the spirit of the event, photographers must shoot their photos to be judged within the Central Pennsylvania region from May 25 through May 29. The "region" is defined as Cumberland, Dauphin, York, Perry, Lancaster and Adams counties.
On Friday, May 29, between 12 noon and 1:00 pm, photographers must turn in two completed, framed and ready-to-hang works which were taken during this week and within the region mentioned above. Requirements for these pieces are:
- Two-dimensional; minimum framed size of 5"x7" and a maximum framed size of 20"x24". For purposes of this competition, framed size refers to the "outside dimensions" of any framed piece, including frame
- Images must be taken outdoors within the central PA region
- All submitted photography must be available for sale
2015 Competition Cash Awards
- 1st Place Award, $2000
2nd Place Award, $1000
3rd Place Award, $750
There will also be non-cash awards: Honorable Mention Award, Artists' Choice Award, People's Choice Award and a Purchase Award.
Beyond this juried competition, Plein Air Camp Hill also hosts a Quick Shoot Competition for photographers.
2015 Timeline
| March 16th | Submission Deadline. 2015 Painter Entry Form |
| March 31st | Announcement of Competition Photographers |
| May 25-29 | Photographers shoot within the Central Pennsylvania region and, on Friday, May 29th, submit completed & framed works for awards judging. |
| May 29th | Collector's Preview Party, 6:00 to 8:00 pm |
| May 30-31 | Exhibit and sale of photographs continues. |
| May 30th | Quick Shoot Event. Any photographer has the option to register and participate in a Quick Shoot competition. |
| May 31st | Last day for exhibit and sales. Sales gallery closes at 3:00pm. Artists must pick up unsold work between 3:00 & 5:00pm. |
| Forms | 2015 Photographer Entry Form |
| Artwork Release Form | |
| 2015 Call to Photographers |
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