| Copyright | All entrants agree that any image they submit to The App Wars may be used for marketing and promotional purposes directly related to the The App Wars. This use may include, but not limited to, publication in any The App Wars printed materials, advertisements, electronic media, Internet, magazine, gallery shows, theappwars.com and future book considerations. Any image used by The App Wars shall carry a credit line of the artist. Copyright and all other rights remain that of the artist. |
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| Eligibility | Open to anyone age 18 and over utilizing the Hipstamatic or Instagram application. |
| Finish | 25 September 2012 |
| Entry fee | $5 per one image |
FinishedThe App Wars is a showcase of the 200 greatest photographs as shot from the Hipstamatic and Instagram applications. All images submitted will have to be shot with either the Hipstamatic or Instagram applications. Enter your best shots from either application with 200 to be displayed in a month long gallery showing. Two photos will be judged best of show from our panel of judges.
This is an open themed exhibition promoting the art of mobile photography and it’s medium in all forms.
Awards:
- Best in Show – Hipstamatic $1,000 (U.S.)
- Best in Show – Instagram $1,000 (U.S.)
- 5 Honorable Vision Awards will also be awarded
- The top 100 Hipstamatic images and the top 100 Instagram images selected will be displayed at the 3RDSPACE Gallery located in the historic University Heights neighborhood of San Diego.
There are no limits to the amount of entries that will be accepted.
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