Focus On Dennis — 5th Annual Juried Photo Contest

Sponsored by the Dennis Arts and Culture Council
a local chapter of the Massachusetts Cultural Council

First Prize $100
Second Prize $50
Two Honorable Mentions donated by Orleans Camera

Contest Rules

• PHOTOS MUST BE UNIQUELY IDENTIFIABLE AS DENNIS, MASSACHUSETTS
  i.e. Scargo Tower, Seaview Park, etc. — no birds in flight or bunnies in gardens.
• No previous submissions
• Each person limited to three (3) entries.
• Black & White or Color photos accepted.
• Each photograph (excluding the mat frame board) must have one dimension of at least 8″ (6×9, 8×10, etc.) not to exceed 11″ x 14″ mat.
• All prints should be mounted with a mat board surround and NOT framed in glass.
• Only photos taken after January 1, 2010 are eligible.
• Photos will be judged on composition, general appeal, and technical merit.
• No late entries will be accepted. No exceptions.
• Limit of one prize per contestant.

Deliver entries to:
Dennis Town Hall, 8:30am to 4:00pm starting
Monday, May 14th, 2012 through Friday, May 18th

Exhibit of entries will be at:
Dennis Public Library, 5 Hall Street, Dennisport from
Saturday, May 19th, 2012 through Friday, June 1st

Reception and Awards: Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 6pm to 8pm

Photos may be picked up after the exhibit at the Dennis Public Library on
Saturday, June 2, 2012. All entries must be removed Saturday, June 2, 2012.

Please download the entry submission form (jpeg, front and back) and affix the form to the back of the mat.

Form (download and print from links above) should include:

Name
Address
Telephone and Email
Date and Location of the Photo
Signature of Entrant
Date of Signature

And the following statement:

“I give my permission for this photo to be published in newspapers, town documents, or displayed in Town Buildings at the Cultural Council’s discretion. I understand no profit will be made from this photo (except by me) and no fee will be paid to the photographer (other than prize money). I understand that the DACC will do its best to protect this property, but will not hold the DACC liable in case of loss, theft, damage, etc. Photos not picked up within 7 days after the end of the exhibit shall become the property of the DACC.”

 

4th Annual DACC Photo Contest Winners

First Place Adult
8. Stanlee Wetzel “South Dennis Free Public Library”

Second Place Adult
17. Elizabeth Appleton “Sears Cemetery Late Winter”

First Place Youth
2. Skyla Appleton “Scargo Tower”

Honorable Mention
13. Jessica Langlois “Bass River, West Dennis”

Honorable Mention
4. Amanda Parlow “Bayside Beach”

Judge’s Award
9. Mark Beliveau “West Dennis Beach”

Photos can be viewed at the Dennis Public Library, 5 Hall Street, Dennisport through Saturday, April 23, 2011.

 

Gallery: DACC 4th Annual Photo Contest Reception

Photos can be viewed at the Dennis Public Library, 5 Hall Street, Dennisport through Saturday, April 23, 2011.

DACC Photo Gallery at Dennis Public Library

DACC Photo Gallery at Dennis Public Library

Two entries for the DACC Photo Contest

Buckies Biscotti at the DACC Photo Gallery at Dennis Public Library

Two entries for the DACC Photo Contest

DACC Photo Gallery at Dennis Public Library

Talking shop at the DACC Photo Gallery

The crowd circulates…

Stanlee Wetzel, with her winning photo of South Dennis Free Public Library

Two entries for the DACC Photo Contest

DACC Photo Gallery at Dennis Public Library

Patricia Chase starts the presentations

Skyla, the youth winner for her photo of Scargo Tower

Elizabeth Appleton poses with her winning entry of the Sears Cemetery.

 

DACC 4th Annual Photography Contest Submissions

Dennis Arts & Culture Council Annual Photography Contest

Photos can be viewed at the Dennis Public Library, 5 Hall Street, Dennisport through Saturday, April 23, 2011.

Artist’s Name	Title/Location of work
1. Mark Beliveau	Sunset at West Dennis Beach
2. Skyla Appleton	Scargo Tower (only youth entry)
3. Elizabeth Appleton	Red Tailed Hawk
4. Amanda Parlow	Bayside Beach
5. Joseph Saunders	Chapin Beach
6. Joseph Saunders	Swan River
7. Stanlee Wetzel	Bass River
8. Stanlee Wetzel	South Dennis Free Public Library
9. Mark Beliveau	West Dennis Beach
10. Elizabeth Appleton	Marshside, West Dennis Beach
11. Janet Boudreau	Lone Pine Cone, South Dennis
12. Joe Parlow	Sea Street Beach, Dennis Port
13. Jessica Langlois	Bass River, West Dennis
14. Jessica Langlois	West Dennis Winter Cottage
15. Joseph Saunders	Graded School House, West Dennis
16. Janet Boudreau	Dennis Village Crow Silhouette
17. Elizabeth Appleton	Sears Cemetery Late Winter
18. Stanlee Wetzel	Boat House, West Dennis
19. Jessica Langlois	Cold Storage Beach, East Dennis
20. Andy Rogers	Mike Stacy Park, Dennis Port
21. Mark Beliveau	West Dennis Beach
22. Janet Boudreau	South Dennis

 

2011 teen POETRY GRAND SLAM Competition

Wednesday, April 13th, 6:30pm

Cultural Center of Cape Cod
307 Old Main St., South Yarmouth

508-394-7100
www.cultural-center.org

RULES:

• Open to all people ages 13-19 living on Cape Cod or the islands. Teens who are not in school are welcome to participate.
• Send your name, age, address, email, school, and phone#, to Lauren Wolk at lwolkculturalccc@verizon.net. Walk-ins included as time permits.
• No foul language. No abusive language. No props, no music, no costumes.
• Each poem must be performed within three minutes
• Poems should be performed, not read, but you may bring your poems on paper in case you need a prompt.
• The slam will consist of two rounds, with all poets participating in both rounds.

PREPARE TWO POEMS

Scores will be determined by an average of the two rounds.

PRIZES:

$100 for All-Cape Teen Slam Champion
$75 second prize
$50 third prize

“Simply put, poetry slam is the competitive art of performance poetry. It puts a dual emphasis on writing and performance, encouraging poets to focus on what they’re saying and how they’re saying it.” –Poetry Slam, Inc.

This free event is supported by grants from the Marion Jordan Foundation, the MA Cultural Council, and the local Cultural Councils of Falmouth, Brewster, Sandwich, Dennis, and the Mid-Cape Region. All are welcome.

There’s a downloadable, printable PDF of this information HERE

 

Logo Design Contest for the Cape Cod Theater Coalition

The Cape Cod Theater Coalition is sponsoring a contest to design a logo for the organization. Whoever designs the winning logo will get at least 24 free (yes, free) tickets to Cape Cod live performance theaters! So, tell your friends, family, colleagues and enemies. Post to Facebook, put it on your website. Enter yourself.

Thanks so much for helping support live performance on Cape Cod!

David B. Kaplan, Co-Chair
Cape Cod Theater Coalition; Cape Cod Live!
PO Box 843
Dennis. MA 02638

Download a PDF: Logo Contest Official Rules
Download a PDF: Logo Contest for CCTC

 

Focus On Dennis – 4th Annual Juried Photo Contest – Spring 2011

Sponsored by the Dennis Arts and Culture Council
The local Chapter of the Massachusetts Cultural Council

First Prize Adult $100, Youth $50
Second Prize Adult $50, Youth $25
Two Honorable mention $10 gift certificates donated by Orleans Camera

Contest Rules:

• Photos must be of Dennis
• Two categories: Youth (through age 17), Adult (18 and over)
• Each person limited to three (3) entries
• Black & white or color photos accepted
• Each photograph (excluding the mat board frame), must have one dimension of at least 8 inches (ex: 6×9,8×10, etc.) not to exceed 11” X 14” matted.
• All prints should be mounted with a mat board surround and not framed in glass
• Only photos taken after January 1, 2009 are eligible
• Photos will be judged on composition, general appeal and technical merit
• No late entries will be accepted. No exceptions
• Limit of one prize per contestant
• Photos may be picked up following the exhibit at the Library April 23rd.

Deliver entries to: Dennis Town Hall, 8:30 to 4:00 on Monday, April 4th thru Friday, April 8th

All entries will be displayed at the Dennis Public Library, 5 Hall St., Dennisport
April 9th thru April 23rd

Reception & Awards – Tuesday, April 12th, 6-8 p.m., Dennis Public Library, 5 Hall St., Dennisport

Download a PDF of the Focus On Dennis Poster 2011

Download a PDF of this information and the printable entry form by clicking on this link: Focus On Dennis Photography Contest Spring 2011.

Complete and attach securely to back of photo the following required Information:

Dennis Arts & Culture Council 4th Annual Dennis Photography Contest

1. Name:
2. Address:
3. Telephone & e-mail:
4. Date and Location Photo Taken

I give my permission for this photo to be published in newspapers, town documents or displayed in Town Buildings at the Cultural Council’s discretion. I understand no profit will be made from this photo (except by me), and no fee will be paid to the photographer (other than prize money). I understand that the DACC will do its best to protect this property, but will not hold the DACC liable in case of loss, theft, damage, etc. Photos not picked up within 7 days after the exhibit shall become the property of the DACC.
__________________________________________
Signature of Entrant (or Guardian if under 18)

 

Opening Reception: 3rd Annual Photography Contest! Spring 2010.

Scargo Tower, Dennis by L.Morales

Join the celebration at the Dennis Memorial Library!  June 3, 7-8 pm. Food by Chapins Restaurant and wine by Dennis Public Market.   Dennis residents/homeowners may enter the Third Annual Photography Contest.  Entry forms will be available soon. Photos are due on  May 25, 26 or 27 at the Town Offices, and the opening reception at the Dennis Memorial Library will be held on June 3.  There are two categories: Youth through age 17, and adult (18+). First Prize in the youth category is $50.00, second prize $25.00, and there will be two honorable mentions.  For the adults the first prize is $100.00, second prize is $50.00, and there will be two honorable mentions. Entries must be UNframed and matted, one dimension of at leat eight inches, black and white or color.  There will be three judges.  Join in the fun and start snapping!

Questions? email dennisartsandculture@gmail.com

2010 Application

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Required Information Complete and attach securely to back of photo:

Name:                                                                         Address:

Telephone:                                                                  Email:

Circle One: Adult    Youth

Date Photo Taken:                                                      Location of Photo:

I give my permission for this photo to be published in newspapers, town documents or displayed in Town Buildings at the Cultural Council’s discretion. I understand no profit will be made from this photo (except by me), and no fee will be paid to the photographer (other than prize money). I understand that the DACC will do its best to protect this property, but will not hold the DACC liable in case of loss, theft, damage, etc. Photos not picked up within 7 days after the exhibit shall become the property of the DACC.

Signature of Entrant, or Parent if under 18__________________________________