Festival of Trees Winners!

Deb Hopfinger of White, South Dakota, won this year's Festival of Trees People's Choice Award for "Jewels of my Life." It was a close race between "Jewels" and "It's a Wonderful Life in Origami" by Jed Nixon. The 4-H group, The Lucky Leprechauns, won the kids' division with their tree featuring handmade ornaments. The Lucky Leprechauns have competed for a number of years without taking home the prize. But their leader, Louise Coull, just happened to mention that the children donate their tree every year to the Domestic Abuse Shelter here in Brookings--so they're winners even when they don't get the big prize!

The gorgeous Nativity Scene donated by the Dakota Prairie Woodcarvers was won by Cathy Knapp of Rapid City.

Thank you to all who participated this year. While the final figures aren't in yet, it appears we had record numbers of people coming through and an increase in our fundraising amounts. Thank you so much!

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32nd Annual OPEN Photography Exhibition!

Come down to Brookings Art Council to pick up a form and for any questions you may have. Also, check out some of our previous entries! 
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32nd ANNUAL
OPEN PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION-2012
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Calendar: 
Thursday, December 29        Entry Deadline 5 pm 
Wednesday, January 4          Exhibition Opens
Friday, January 27                 Closing Reception 5:30-7:30 pm 
                                                   Awards 6:00 pm 
                                                   (Works may not be taken before 7:30 pm)
Friday, February 3                 Deadline for work pick-up 5 pm (During regular work hours)
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CONDITIONS:
ELIGIBILITY: All Photographers ages 14 and above residing in South Dakota are eligible to enter this competition.
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ENTRY FEE: $10 per piece with a limit of two works per artist. Check or money order payable to: Brookings Arts Council
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MEDIUM: Any photographic print may be entered. Photoshop composite prints must be marked as such. The entrant must have created the submitted work within the last 5 years, and it must be the original work of the entrant.
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PRESENTATION: The Judge will consider your overall presentation, i.e., how the print is matted, as part of the judging process.
Image - Minimum print size allowed is 8"X10". Your work must be printed (by either inkjet or photographic process) on photographic quality paper. Images printed on text weight paper will not be accepted.
Matting - You must fix your photograph to its matting material. Photos must be matted or mounted using 16"X20" matte board. Corrugated cardboard or poster board is not acceptable matting materials.
Hanging Material - Works must be unframed, and use two self-adhesive hangers & picture wire as hanging hardware. Hangers can be purchased from ArtWorks, 325 Main Avenue, Brookings, Other frame and photo shops may carry these hangers. You must attach the completed entry
form to the backs of all works. Please take care so the piece hangs straight and no hanging material shows above the piece.
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TRANSPORTATION: Artists are responsible for the delivery and pick-up of their photos. Deliver or mail works to the Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD 57006. If mailed you are responsible for return postage and handling.
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NOTE: The BAC will reject framed photographs, photographs without a proper hanger attached or failure to meet any other requirements. The Brookings Arts Council will take every reasonable precaution to ensure the safety of submitted artwork. However, the BAC will not be responsible for any loss or damage to your artwork, no matter how the loss or damage is incurred. Artists are responsible for insuring their own work. The Brookings Art Council receives a 25% commission on any items sold while on exhibit. Entry in the exhibition signifies agreement with all conditions of the exhibition. The Brookings Arts Council reserves the right to reject any artwork and its decision is final. Events sponsored by the Brookings Arts Council are funded in part by Members, Membership donations, the City of Brookings, the Friends of the Arts and South Dakota Arts Council with funds from the State Legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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AWARDS
Awards will be given in two categories: color and black and white photography. First, second and third place winners will be chosen in both categories. 
First place winners will receive a check for $75.00, second place $50.00 and third place $25.00.


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Form 2012 photography

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