The Wilton Arts Council has announced plans for its sixteenth annual photography show, “Focus ‘14,” to be held from March 7-29 at the Wilton Library. Photographers of all ages are encouraged to submit photographs to participate.
Photographs will be judged in three categories: adult (professional and amateur combined); high school students; and youth photographers. The youth division (through 8th grade) was created in 2006 in memory of Lenwood W. Freas, a former vice-president and active member of the Wilton Arts Council, to foster youth interest in photography.
Photos may be dropped off at the Wilton Library on Saturday, March 1 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Sunday, March 2 from 1-4:30 p.m. Photos may be created digitally or through the use of traditional film. Photographers may alter the images digitally or through dark room procedures. There are no limits as to maximum size but the frame must be at least 8″ x 10″ and “wired” (no loops or hooks are acceptable). Those photos not properly wired will be ineligible for hanging.
Photographers are allowed to submit up to two photos. For each photo entered in the exhibit, the fee is $5 for youths, $10 for high school students and Wilton Arts Council members, and $20 for non-members. Photographers are welcome to join the Wilton Arts Council at the time of drop-off. Membership is $35 for family membership, $25 for individual membership, and $10 for seniors and students.
Cash prizes and ribbons will be awarded for “Best of Show” (which is open to all); first through fifth places in the adult division; and first, second and third place in the high school and youth divisions. Ribbons will also be presented for “honorable mention” in each of the divisions.
A reception will be held on Friday, March 14 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Wilton Library. The reception is open to the public.
Photos will be for sale throughout the exhibit unless otherwise designated, and the Wilton Library will receive a 20 percent commission on the sale price of each photograph sold.
Sponsors for Focus ’14 are Alice Snyder Real Estate in Wilton, Milford Photo in Milford, Photographic Solutions LLC in Norwalk, and Rockwell Art & Framing in Wilton, Westport, Fairfield, New Canaan, Ridgefield and Stamford.
Judges for the photos are: Daryl Hawk, professional photographer (all divisions); Christopher Wisker, recipient of Focus ’13 Best of Show award (all divisions) and Andrew Romer, recipient of Focus’11 Best of Show award (all divisions). Should the number of photos submitted exceed the exhibit space, one or more judges may screen the photographs prior to hanging to choose those that will be exhibited.
Photographers may download an entry form with further details from the Wilton Arts Council’s Web site at www.wiltonarts.org; entry forms are also available at Focus ’14 sponsors and other locations. For questions regarding Focus ’14, please send an e-mail to focus-wac@wiltonarts.org or call Sandra Wear at 203.849.7775.