The Hays Public Library is now accepting submissions for the 2nd Annual Kansas Day Photo Contest.

Submissions are due January 17, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. A panel of four judges will review and rank the anonymous photographs. Top entries will be awarded at the closing ceremony January 29 at 6:00 p.m. in the Library’s Kansas Room. The photographs will be on display during the month of January.

Age Categories:
• 12 years and under
• 13 – 18 years
• 18 and older

Submission Categories:
• Kansas People: Candids, portraits, individuals, groups, etc.
• Natural Kansas: Landscapes, plants, animals, weather, and geology.
• Limestone Kansas: Buildings, statues, stone posts, etc.
• Kansicana: Events, objects or activities that connect Kansans to their history or cultural heritage.
Submission Guidelines:
• All participants will be limited to one photo entry per category (four photos total).
• Photos must be submitted as framed hard copies. Photos must be at least 5”x7” for submission. Digital copies of photos will not be accepted.
• Each photo submitted must be accompanied by a Photo Information Sheet.
• Participants are required to submit a Photo Consent Form. (www.hayspublib.org)
• Photos must be the original work of the person submitting the photographs!