Call for entries in FOCUS ’20

The Wilton Arts Council is seeking photographers of all ages, including youths and high school students, to enter its 22nd annual photography exhibit, “FOCUS ’20,” to be held from March 7-27, 2020 at the Wilton Library. Photographers are allowed to enter up to two of their photos, which may be film or digital images in color or black and white, and may be enhanced by darkroom or digital techniques.

FOCUS ’20 entries will be judged by a panel of notable area photographers in three divisions:  Adult (professional and amateur combined), High School Student (9-12 grade) and Youth photographers (pre-elementary through 8th grade). 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 each of the high school and youth divisions. Ribbons will also be presented for honorable mention in each of the divisions.

To enter photos in FOCUS ‘20, photographers may drop off their work at the Wilton Library on Saturday, Feb. 29, from 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; and on Sunday, March 1, from 1:30-4:30 p.m.. Entry dimensions must be at least 8″ x 10″ framed and wired for hanging; there is no limit as to maximum size. Please see the Wilton Arts Council’s website for the entry form and FAQs.

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.

A reception and awards ceremony will be held on Friday, March 13, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Wilton Library and is open to the public. Photos will be for sale throughout the exhibit unless otherwise designated, and the Wilton Library will receive a 20% commission on the sale price of each photograph sold.