ENTRIES FOR THIS DEPARTMENT ARE CLOSED FOR 2011 ~ MAKE PLANS NOW TO ENTER NEXT YEAR!

Supervisor: D. Curtis Parker Taylorsville, UT email: curtparker@msn.com

Photographs Accepted:

Entry Charge (per photograph):

Judging Date: September 6

Question & Answer: September 8, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Photographs Released:

PLEASE READ DIRECTIONS THOROUGHLY AND COMPLETELY

BEFORE

COMPLETING FORMS, LABELS OR MOUNTING ENTRY

1. Exhibitors must be legal residents, military or student residents of the State of Utah.

2. Exhibitors may be amateur or professional photographers.

3. Exhibitors may submit up to three (3) entries in one class (example: enter in either Amateur class OR Advanced Amateur class - but not in BOTH classes). Class F - Fine Art Photography and Class G - Black and White are considered separate, and this rule does not apply to those two classes. (example: you may enter three (3) entries in Amateur, two (2) entries in Fine Art Photography, and two (2) entries in Black and White. Follow all rules that are specific to the corresponding class if you enter either Fine Art Photography and/or Black and White

4. Photographs must have been taken within two (2) years of the opening date of the current year Fair.

5. The original image must have been taken by the exhibitor using film, slide or digital camera.

6. Exhibitors may not submit photographs entered in a previous Utah State Fair.

7. Exhibitors will be required to complete an entry form either online or by printing and mailing completed form with entries or submitting in person on specified dates.

8. Submission of an entry form, by any means, indicates the exhibitors acceptance of rules and certifies photographs as their own work. Entry forms must be signed by the exhibitor.

9. Photographs will be hung on a carpeted wall, using velcro placed on each corner of the mount board.

10. Exhibitors must print neatly on the back of each mounting board, at the center top (using a self sticking address label is suggested):

11. No information will be allowed on the front of the photograph or mounting board.

1. Exhibitors are encouraged to submit entry forms online. Entry tags for entries submitted online will be pre-printed and available when photographs are received, facilitating quicker completion of the entry process.

2. Entry forms may be submitted in person on the receiving dates listed above. Please print and complete an entry form prior to taking your photographs to the Photography Department located on the second floor of the Grand Building.

3. Entry forms and photographs may be mailed to the Utah State Fair Photography Dept, 155 N 1000 W, SLC, UT 84116.

4. An entry tag, supplied at time photographs are accepted, must be filled out neatly with the following:

1. Print must be the specific size shown in the Class Description.

2. No mat over the front of the print.

3. No information allowed on the front of the print.

4. Prints may be coated with a protective photographic lacquer or spray gloss.

5. All images must be original and may not include elements produced by anyone else.

6. Processing and printing may be done commercially or by the exhibitor.

7. Final image must be on photographic or electronic print material.

1. Size of the mounting board cannot be varied from the specific size shown in the Class Description. Entries with incorrect size mounting board will be disqualified.

2. Mounting board must be from 1/8" to 1/4" thick.

3. Mounting board must be standard mat or foam core board.

4. No wood, masonite or corrugated cardboard will be accepted.

5. No framed, glass covered, or shrink-wrapped entries.

6. No hanging devices or other protrusions allowed on the back or front of entry.

7. No title, name or other information may be printed or attached to the front of the mounting board or print.

1. Prints must be permanently affixed to the mounting board. Do not use double sided tape.

2. Prints that fall off due to poor mounting will not be repaired, may not be judged and will be removed from the exhibit.

1. Prizes will be awarded based on the judges' evaluation of the following (not necessarily in this order):

2. If there is only one entry in a lot, or entries are not deemed worthy by the judges, ribbons and prize money may not be awarded.

3. Prints that do not meet the exhibit, Fair or community standards or rules, at the discretion of the judges, supervisor or Fair management, will not be displayed.

4. Prints not meeting the lot description may be moved to a more appropriate lot at the discretion of the judges or department supervisor.

5. An exhibitor is not eligible to receive more than one award in any one lot. Therefore, it is recommended an exhibitor enter in different lots.

6. Best of Show winners are not eligible to receive 1st place money and ribbon on the same entry.

7. All decisions of the judges will be final.

Fair personnel will use care to secure the safety of entries after their arrival and placement in the exhibit. However, no responsibility for lost, damaged or stolen photographs is assumed by the Fair, department supervisor or staff. The Utah State Fair does not insure the photographs. The Fair is not responsible for misuse of copyright by an exhibitor.

1. Action
2. Animals/Pets (domestic)
3. Architecture
4. Artistically Manipulated
5. Botanical
6. Commercial & Industrial
7. Creative Art
8. Human Interest
9. Humor
10. Journalistic
11. Macro/Close up
12. Panorama, Scenic (8" x 24")
13. Portraits - children and babies
14. Portraits - female/male
15. Portraits - groups
16. Scenic - includes "hand of man" *see below
17. Scenic - excludes "hand of man" *see below
18. Sports
19. Still Life
20. Unclassified
21. Wedding / Social Event
22. Wildlife - in the wild
23. Wildlife - in captivity

24. Fair Theme ~ Its All Here

* "hand of man" refers to anything in the photograph that is man made - for example, a fence, road, house, etc.

Competition will be offered in the classes listed below. The lots listed above will apply to each class, except Class F - Fine Art Photography and Class G - Black and White.

Open to individuals making at least half of their income through photographic endeavors.

Open to serious amateurs or semi-experienced photographers.

Open to individuals, age 18 and over, who do not produce photographic work for sale or profit.

Open to ages 13 through 17.

Open to ages 5 through 12.

Open to all.

1. Must be ORIGINAL photograph - graphic or computer generated art is not acceptable.
2. Photograph must have been taken within two years of opening day of the current year Fair
3. Photograph may not have been entered in a previous Fair.
4. A digital file (JPEG on a CD), must accompany each entry.

JUDGING

1. This is a juried category with NO refund of entry charge if your entry is juried out.
2. Evaluation based (not necessarily in the order listed) on artwork showing greater than normal

   a. Creativity b. Thought c. Skill

   d. Talent e. Precision f. Intent

   
   

Open to all.

THE UTAH ARTS COUNCIL (UAC) will be selecting 20-25 pieces from this exhibit to travel across the state to schools, libraries, universities, and museums. This is a unique opportunity for photographers to expand their audience base. More importantly it brings quality artwork to underserved communitites.

If your piece is chosen for the traveling exhibit, you will have to complete a consent form for the UAC. Please contact the Photography Supervisor for instructions and help.

Selected pieces will be matted and framed at the conclusion of the Fair. Artwork will be insured by the UAC and will be returned to you in approximately one year. The artwork will not be available for sale for the duration of travel.

GRAND PRIZE -$100, Trophy & Rosette . The image that wins this award will not be eligible for a Best of Show award.

HONORABLE MENTION - Ribbons, without premium money, will be awarded at the discretion of the judges and the Photography Supervisor

JUDGES' CHOICE AWARDS - Rosette awarded by each judge for his/her favorite in the entire exhibit.

SUPERVISOR'S CHOICE AWARDS - Rosettes awarded for the prints the supervisor deems to be outstanding.

PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD - $20.00 and Rosette awarded for the print voted most popular by the public. Voting will take place September 8th through the 14th and the award will be placed on September 15th.

IMPACT - something that catches the eye of the beholder.
Appeal
A visual statement
An emotional stir
An interesting design
Stirring color or black and white
Composition
Rarity/beauty/pleasing
Singular without distractions
Unbelievable - How did they capture that?

QUALITY
General exposure, color, zones, sharpness, presentation and no obvious gimmics.
What do judges/people like?

APPEAL
The more universal the appeal of the image, the better chance of rating with more of the beholders.

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE AND MEANING OF THE PHOTOGRAPH
Did the maker accomplish their goal? Could they have done better? Is the purpose and meaning clear to the beholder? Does the beholder have to guess what the intention of the photograph is? Is there continuity? (Power, beauty, mood. emotion. positive-negative, color, action) Is the mood or feeling enhanced? Is the image believable?

QUALITY (nitpicking scrutiny) this can override impact in the final analysis.
Flawless physical and intellectual CRAFTSMANSHIP
Are there only positive supportive elements and space?
Flow and Composition
Continuity (Does everything support the presentation/statement?)
Difficulty
Eloquence
Harmony
Balance
The Moment
Saturation
Perspective
Grain and detail
Contrast
technical aspects, compression, flare, distortion, highlights, shadow, spectacular control
Correct key
Dimension
Depth
Echoing
Unseen lines
Emotional lines
Compositional framing
Timeless

Photo Lab and Frame Shops - they offer discounts if you are entering the Fair!

www.nicholsphotolab.com

www.pixelsfoto.com

Little Frame Shop - 79 E 7200 S, Midvale, UT 84047 / 801-568-2617

Photography Clubs or Associations

www.intermountainppa.com

www.wasatchcameraclub.com

www.photographix.info

How to Mount Your Photo

www.simspix.com/fair