The Pinelands Preservation Alliance to host a juried photography exhibit focused on the Pinelands National Reserve.
There will be $1,000 in cash prizes.
The Pinelands Preservation Alliance has been working with a volunteer committee composed of professional and amateur photographers to host a juried photography exhibit focused on the Pinelands National Reserve. The exhibit will hang in PPA’s newly renovated barn at its headquarters in Southampton from Nov. 4, 2017 to Jan. 3, 2018. An opening reception will be held November 4th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
“The Pinelands is a beautiful and under-appreciated area of our state. This exhibit provides a vehicle to bring people into the Pinelands and display their artistic creations of this lovely part of New Jersey. I am honored to work with the PPA to protect and highlight the Pinelands,” says Christopher Kosseff, committee chair. He continues “Some areas scream to be photographed, having towering peaks or dramatic wildlife. The Pinelands is gentle and reserved — giving the photographer the opportunity to craft a photograph that speaks to its quiet beauty.”
Another committee member, photographer and Medford resident, Patricia Worley says, “I respect the need to preserve the Pinelands and I think photography is a vital tool in conveying that message. I hope that many people take the time to visit the Pinelands and see the unique beauty we have surrounding us.”
Black and white and color images taken within the boundaries of the National Reserve depicting its landscape, flora, wildlife, communities and people will be accepted. Photographers of all skill levels are welcome to apply — $1,000 in cash prizes will be offered. The deadline for registration is September 29, 2017. Registration information is available at www.pinelandsalliance.org or http://bit.ly/ppaphoto2017.
Photographers are welcome to submit up to 3 images for $25 and $5 for each additional image up to a maximum of ten total submissions. Student (22 years of age and under) entries are FREE. They must provide proof of current student status. Email a copy of your student ID with submission.
Submission Categories are:
- Landscape
- Flora
- Wildlife
- People in Nature
- Communities in the Pine Barrens (including Architecture)
- Open Student (up to age 22)
Images will be judged by Bill Horin the founder and creative director of ArtC and a professional photographer headquartered in Linwood, N.J. Bill has been influential in promoting the arts in South Jersey for over two decades. He is the creator and host of the weekly television show, ArtC with Bill Horin every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. on SNJ Today/WMGM. In addition, Bill established two successful magazines dedicated to the arts: ArtBeat and Envision. Bill is also the Director of the photography and video conference, Photo SJ 2017.
Award-winning landscape photographer and trustee of the Pinelands Preservation Alliance, Albert Horner, volunteered to help with this event in order to increase exposure of the Pinelands in the visual arts. He says, “My greatest dream is to capture the beauty of the New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve, and, then have those images help preserve it.”
Important dates:
Registration Deadline: September 29, 2017
Acceptance Notification: October 6, 2017
Delivery of Accepted Work: October 29 to October 30, 2017
Gallery exhibition: November 4, 2017 to January 3, 2018
Opening Reception: November 4, 2017 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
*Awards will be announced at the reception
For more information or questions please contact:
Steve Sebastian, 609–859–8860 ext. 124 or steve@pinelandsalliance.org
The following people will be juried exhibit committee members: Albert Horner, Christopher Kosseff, Richard Lewis, Cathy Melfi, Charles Riter, and Patricia Worley.
