2017 Lusscroft Farm Photography Competition & Sale

Sponsored by the Heritage & Agriculture Association

In Cooperation with NJDEP/Division of Parks and Forestry

Rules

Competition is open to all photographers, students, amateurs and professionals, inside or outside of Sussex County.

  • All photographs must have been taken by the entrant.
  • Photos must be mounted and matted, and in a clear bag protector. NO FRAMED PIECES. Maximum size, including mat is 16" x 20".
  • All forms can be downloaded from our website (lusscroftfarm.org), or are available as handouts at the farm events, or at the drop off locations.
  • Model releases are required for any photos that contain any recognizable people.
  • Photographs will be judged on technical merit, including composition, execution, and the artist's ability to convey the subject. The decision of the judging is final. FAMILY FRIENDLY IMAGES ONLY.
  • The Heritage & Agri. Assn/Lusscroft Farm, reserves the right to use any winning entries for the sole purpose of advertising of future photography competitions.

Each entrant has the option to offer their photos for sale during the "Medicine Wheel Festival and Community Garden Celebration at Lusscroft Farm" (May. 20thand 21st, 2017), with the following guidelines:

Pricing is at the photographers' discretion.

The Heritage & Agri. Assn/Lusscroft Farm will retain 20% commission on all sales.

All sales are final.

Payment of sold photos will be made by mailed check to selling artists.

Submission Information & FAQs

  • Entry fees: (up to 3 entries per person) $10.00 per photo, or 3 for $25.00
  • Each photographer must have; Title of photo, name, address, phone, & email attached to back (form provided). If entries are submitted at a drop off location, the entry fee and the form must be placed in a sealed envelope securely attached to the back of photo #1.
  • Categories:

1.Nature/Landscape4.Still Life

2.Animals5.Architecture

3.People6.General

7. Student (18 & under)

Entry deadline is April 22, 2017. We have several drop off locations for your convenience.

SpartaPhotographs41B Theatre Ctr.973-729-5929

NewtonSussex Co. Arts & Heritage133 Spring St.973-383-0027

HamburgHamburg Plumbing Supply180 State Rt. 23973-827-2553

DoverHelricks158 W Clinton St (Rt 15)973-361-2559

We will also be accepting entries at Lusscroft Farm, 50 Nielsen Rd & 4-H Trail, Wantage, NJ 07461, on Saturday,April 22nd, between 12 noon and 3pm. All photos are to be picked up at Lusscroft on May 21st, between 2 & 3pm. Any photos not picked up, without prior arrangements, will become property of Heritage & Agri. Assn./Lusscroft Farm.

Awards

In each category-1st Place$25.00, ribbon, & free entry for the 2018 Photography Competition

2nd PlaceRibbon & free entry for the 2018 Photography Competition

3rd PlaceRibbon

Best In Show (selected from all the 1st place winners) & $125.00

Winners will be notified by email, or if not possible, by phone prior to the event. They should also be in attendance, if possible, to receive their awards on May 21st at 3pm. If not possible, awards will be sent by mail.