| Copyright | Photographs will be used for publicity in print and digital media, and credit to photographer will be given. Photos will be taken at exhibit events and may be used for publicity in print and digital media. |
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| Eligibility | Open to all Artists 18 years or older who live in the United States may submit their photographs to this exhibit. Photographers must be able to print, mat and frame, and deliver/pickup or ship their photographs to/from the St. Augustine Art Association gallery located at 22 Marine Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084. |
| Finish | 10 May 2024 |
| Entry fee | $35/photograph |
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The history of St. Augustine is visible everywhere you look, and is evident by the buildings, waterways, and landmarks. This exhibit will challenge both professionals and amateurs to observe their own communities and tell a story of how their local architecture plays a part in the development of the culture and people of their community.
Subject Matter:
- How does architecture tell the story of a place? How does it shape a way of life, influence daily life, create the aesthetic of a place?
- Architectural structures (exterior and interior of buildings, arches, bridges, tunnels, towers, lighthouses, etc.)
- Elements of life, landscape, and other technology are permissible as long as an architectural structure is the main focus of the photograph.
Prizes:
Professional
- $5,000 Best of Show 100th Anniversary Alice & Clark Alger Award
- $2,500 First Place Award
- $1,000 Second Place Award
- $500 Third Place Award
- $100 Honorable Mention
Amateur
- $1,000 Best of Show Award
- $500 First Place Award
- $250 Second Place Award
- $100 Third Place Award
- $50 Honorable Mention
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