Friends of Ruskin Park Photography Competition 2019

July 14, 2019
|In News
|By Chris Norris

“There is no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather” – John Ruskin

PLEASE NOTE THE DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 20 SEPTEMBER

Building on the success of previous years, we are delighted to launch our Photography Competition for 2019. The theme this year has been specially chosen for our park’s namesake, John Ruskin – artist, art critic, philanthropist, social reformer, and one of the most progressive influencers of British culture and society – who would have been 200 this year.

Now in its fifth year, this competition is a great way for people of all ages to get out into Ruskin Park and take photographs that interpret the theme in any way they like.

Theme

The theme for the competition this year is: “There is no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather” – John Ruskin

Photographers and artists are challenged to use photography and printing in any way they see fit to make images that have originated in Ruskin Park. No previous experience necessary – everybody is welcome to take part!

Entry details

To enter the competition you must:

  1. Complete an online entry form on the Friends of Ruskin Park website by 31 August. Please ensure you complete a separate form for each image. You can enter a maximum of three photographs.
  2. Email a copy of your photographic entry to competition@friendsofruskin.org.uk – we will use this for our records and to promote the event
  3. Deliver your card mounted photographs to Carnegie Library between 31 August and 6 September. It must be accompanied by a printed entry form.

Closing date for entry: 6 September at 5pm. NOTE THE DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 20 SEPTEMBER

Entry fee: £3 per entry, payable when you deliver your image.

Please read the terms and condition before entering.

Prizes

Entries will be judged by a panel of arts professionals, with an exhibition of entries at Carnegie Library

All ages

1st prize = One Year’s Membership to Tate Galleries ( 1 + 1 guest) ,

2nd prize = £50

3rd prize = £25.

Under 16s

Amazon vouchers to the value of £75.

Exhibition

All works will be exhibited in Carnegie Library, from 8 September to 6 October 2019, and available for purchase if listed for sale.

Find out more

Photo below: “Reflections at sunset” by 2018 winner, Joe Salem. The theme that year was ‘A Celebration of Ruskin Park’.

This is a project led by Friends of Ruskin Park volunteers in partnership with Hunters with an exhibition of entries at Carnegie Library. It is part of John Ruskin at 200, a programme of events supported by Arts Council England. Full details are above, or click here to make your entry.