| Copyright | Colors of Life reserves the right to reproduce photos submitted in connection with Contest promotion and as otherwise set forth herein. |
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| Eligibility | Open to all photographers, worldwide. |
| Finish | 30 June 2014 |
| Entry fee | US$30 for up to 3 images. |
Finished
Theme: “Young Men with Big Dreams”
Preferred subjects for photographs submitted are those focusing on courage, strength, leadership, kindness and the value that education has for boys and young men living in low-income communities worldwide, and related to the activities, mission and goals of Life Pieces To Masterpieces.
Prizes:
- 1st prize winner – US$ 1,000
- 2nd prize winner – US$ 750
- 3rd prize winner – US$ 500
- Two honorable mention awards will receive a Contest catalog (no cash prize)
20 selected finalist photos will be announced after July 15, 2014.
Jurors:
- Anne Fletcher, Art Curator – Capital One
- Marina Galvani, Art Curator – The World Bank
- Robert Houston, Prize-winning photographer
Each artist to submit up to 3 images. Submission of digital photographs by email or by post.
Image requirements: JPG format; 300 ppi, longest dimension 1200 pixels; up to 2 MB in file size; no borders or watermarks.
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