Susquehanna Valley Shutterbugs
29th Annual Juried Photo Exhibit
Juried Show on Display at the Taber Museum until May 30th
This year the Shutterbugs will award $1200 in prize money in recognition of the photographic excellence of the top entries. All entries will be judged by a panel of judges with recognized expertise in photography and fine art. Judges Awards will be presented at the reception.
Awards
Color and black-and-white photographs will be judged together. Cash prizes will be awarded as follows:
- Best in Show – $400.00
- First Place – $300.00
- Second Place – $200.00
- Third Place – $100.00
- Honorable Mention – $ 50.00
- Judge’s Choice (1 per judge= 3 ribbons) – $50.00 each
In addition to the cash awards, People’s Choice ribbons will be awarded as a result of voting by opening night attendees. Attendees are given the opportunity to cast 5 votes for their favorite pieces.
Conditions for Entry
The competition is open to the public and all amateur and professional photographers. You may submit up to a total of 4 prints (color and/or black and white).
- Entries must be the original work of the photographer and may not have been shown in a previous Susquehanna Valley Shutterbugs show. Photographers’ signatures will be covered during judging.
- Images, including frame, may not exceed 30″ in either dimension. Acceptance of pieces will be at the discretion of the Show Committee.
- Images must be presented in a plain black frame
- Images must be presented with a single plain white mat with a white core. There may not be any artificial borders or embossed mats.
- Frames must have a sturdy wire attached to the back of the frame and the wire may not be visible when hung. No exposed glass edges and no saw-tooth hangers will be accepted. Frames that are not self-supporting or have loose structural integrity while being handled will be disqualified.
- Although photographs will be handled carefully, the Susquehanna Valley Shutterbugs cannot be responsible or liable in any way for their loss or damage.
- Images may be manipulated and composited within the edges of the mat, but the final result must be made from the photographer’s original images.
- Displayed work must remain on display until Saturday, May 31, 2025.
Pickup
Photographs not accepted for display in the show may be picked up during the show’s opening night reception on Friday, May 9th from 6 pm to 8 pm or Saturday, May 31, 2025 from 11 am to 1 pm.
Accepted photographs and any remaining eliminated photographs may be picked up at the museum on Saturday, May 31, 2025 between 11 am and 1 pm or by special appointment with the Show Chairman.
No photographs may be removed from the exhibition prior to the closing of the exhibit on May 31, 2025.
All photos submitted for the Juried Show must be picked up within 1 week of the show’s closing. Failure to pick up your photos by this time will result in them becoming the property of the Susquehanna Valley Shutterbugs.