The Hays Public Library will be celebrating Kansas Day with the annual Kansas Day Photo Contest. The HPL has started accepting entries; all submissions are due Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015 at 5 p.m.
This is the third year that the HPL has hosted the Kansas Day Photo Contest. Luci Bain, the Kansas Room librarian, is excited to continue the contest. Bain initiated the contest and said that it is “a wonderful opportunity for people of all ages to experience competitive photography.” The contest is open to all ages of the general public. “Some of the best photos I’ve seen have come from elementary aged children or retirees,” said Bain.
Last year there were approximately 50 photos entered; Bain hopes to eventually have over 100. Each participant is allowed to enter one photo in each of the four categories. The entries will remain anonymous throughout the judging process; there will be a panel of 3-4 judges.
The top winners in each submission category for both age groups will receive prizes. Winners will be notified on January 26. All participants are invited to attend the closing ceremony on Kansas Day, Jan. 29 at 6:00 p.m. in the Kansas Room.
The photographs will be on display in the Kansas Room of the HPL until the closing ceremony on January 29th at 6 p.m. The Kansas Room is open to the public Tuesday-Saturday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Age Categories:
• 17 years and under
• 18 years or 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”x 7” for submission. Digital copies of photos will not be accepted.
• Each photo submitted must be accompanied by a Photo Information Sheet.
• Photos must be the original work of the person submitting the photographs!
The Hays Public Library Kansas Day Photo Contest rules, photo information sheet, and photo consent forms are available to download on www.hayspublib.org under the ‘Kansas Room’ tab. Copies of the forms are also available at the Hays Public Library.