Teen Photo Contest
Teen Photo Contest - "Through the Lens of a Teen"
2009 City of Davis Teen Photography Contest
Welcome to the 4th Annual Teen Photography Contest! This is a chance for Davis teens to show off their best art to the rest of the community. This year the prizes include a month-long exhibit at a venue in downtown Davis, and free studio time with local photographer Ray Johnston!
The contest runs from Monday October 5 through Wednesday November 20, 2009. Photos must be taken within Davis during the time period of the contest. There are two categories: Color and Black & White.
The top 3 winning photographs from each category will be displayed at Ciocolat from January 8 to February 12, 2010. Winners will have great exposure, since their art will be displayed during one of the “ArtAbout Walks” in Downtown Davis during that time period. The first place participant will also win free studio time at Ray Johnston Photography.
The deadline to submit photos is Friday November 20, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. Turn in entries to the Community Services Department at City Hall (23 Russell Blvd, Suite 5). Submissions must include an entry form, a matted hard copy (no larger than 11 x 14), and a copy of the photo in digital media format, such as a CD or DVD.
Before you fill out an entry form, be sure view the attached "Rules and Details" page for important specifics about the contest. Also, check out our FAQ section (below) for answers to any questions you might have. If you still have any questions or concerns, you can call James Colligan at (530) 757-5626 ext. 7359, or email him at jcolligan@cityofdavis.org
Remember: Monday December 14, 2009 there will be a reception with all participants’ art on display. Mark it on your calendars, and feel free to invite your family and friends!
Download the application form: teenphoto-entryform-2009.pdf 
Frequently Asked Questions
- When and where do I turn in my entry?
You can submit the entry form, matted photo, and digital copy any time before Friday November 20, 2009 at 5:00 pm.
Please submit your entry at the Community Services Department office in City Hall, at 23 Russell Blvd., Davis, CA 95616
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - When will I know if I am a winner?
Winners will be contacted during the week of December 7. Participants are considered winners if they place 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in either the “Color” or “Black & White” category. However, all participants will receive an invitation to a reception held on Monday December 14, where their entry will be on display. - What do I win?
1st-, 2nd-, and 3rd-place winners for both categories (a total of 6 participants) will be invited to display their entry for sale at a month-long exhibit at Ciocolat café, in downtown Davis! We’ll enlarge and frame your art for you. Winners will also have the option of displaying one additional photograph, framed, at their expense.
1st-, 2nd-, and 3rd-place winners will also be invited to attend an “Art-About” reception at Ciocolat on Friday January 8, the first night of their month-long exhibit. This is part of a larger monthly event that Davis puts on, which gives local artists exposure in the community. - What will happen to my photo after the contest?
All entries will be displayed during the reception on Monday December 14.
Winners will have the opportunity to display their entry for sale at a month-long exhibit at Ciocolat café, in downtown Davis. - Do you have to be a resident of Davis?
No, but you must attend a school within the Davis city limits, in 7th-12th grade. - Does the photograph have to be taken in Davis?
Yes. It can be of anything (legal and appropriate…), but it has to be taken within the city limits. - What can the content of the photos be?
The photos can be taken of anything “appropriate”. Examples include: landscapes, landmarks, friends, animals, abstract, sports, portraits, etc. Please do not submit photos of anything illegal or disrespectful. - Why do I have to turn in a digital copy?
The digital copy allows all entries to be viewed on the City of Davis website. It is also useful for judging purposes, and for future use in City of Davis publications - Can I digitally alter my photograph?
Yes. - Can I enter more than one photograph?
Yes, but no more than 3 photos. - Who should I contact if I still have more questions?
Contact James Colligan at at (530) 757-5626 ext. 7359, or email him at jcolligan@cityofdavis.org
Rules and Fine Print
- Participants must be Davis residents in grades 7-12.
- Participants must be amateur photographers, meaning they have not earned an income from the sale of any of their prints or digital images.
- There are two categories for entry: “Color or Black & White”.
- Participants can submit up to 3 photos total.
- Photographs must be taken within Davis city limits.
- All participants must complete an official entry form including the following: authorization for the City to use the photograph, a parent’s signature, and signatures of any individuals pictured in the photos.
- Photos must be submitted in two formats: (1) as digital media and (2) as a matted hard copy. The matted photo must be sized between 4" x 4" and 8" x 10", with matting no larger than 11" x 14" (for example, a 5" x 7" photo with a slightly larger matting would be fine). Please be sure to write your name on the back of the matting.
- Digital media submitted must be on a CD or DVD. Please include your name and phone number on the CD or the casing. Digital image resolution must be no smaller than 72 dpi (dots per inch). Please keep the photograph at its original resolution if possible (high resolution is preferred).
