Photography

PHOTOGRAPHS ACCEPTED IN THE GRAND BUILDING:

PHOTOGRAPHS RELEASED:

Prints not picked up on release dates listed above will become property of the Utah State Fair. Photos can be returned by mail to the Exhibitor. Requests to return by mail must have the following:

1. Envelope or Box in which prints will fit AND
2. Self-addressed Label AND
3. Correct Return Postage

1. Fair personnel will use care to secure the safety of entries after their arrival and placement in the exhibit. However, no responsibility for lost, damaged or stolen photographs is assumed by the Fair, Department Supervisor, or staff. The Utah State Fair does not insure the photographs.
2. The Fair is not responsible for misuse of copyright by an exhibitor.
3. Fair personnel will do their best to screen entries during the entry check-in process, but it is ultimately the responsibility of the Exhibitor to ensure that each entry meets Size, Mounting and All Other Requirements. Please ensure that your entries meet ALL requirements
4. There will be no refund for work that is accepted but later found to be unacceptable rather through content, presentation, or alignment with the rules.

1. Exhibitors must be legal residents, military or student residents of the State of Utah.
2. Photographs must be taken within five (5) years of the opening date of the current year Fair.
3. The original image must have been taken by the exhibitor using a film, slide, digital camera, or cell phone. Section D entries MUST have been taken with a cell phone.
4. Images created with AI will not be accepted into Photography, please enter them in Creative Arts
5. Photographs entered in a previous Utah State Fair may not be submitted.

1. No added text information is allowed on the front of the photograph or mat, including the exhibitor's signature.
2. Print size must be the specific size shown in Class Description.
3. Front mats are allowed only in Section B - Fine Arts.
4. Digital mats, if applied, must not be larger than the mounting board.
5. Prints may be coated with protective photographic lacquer or spray gloss.
6. All prints must be original and shall not include photographic elements produced by anyone else.
7. Processing and Printing may be done commercially or by the Exhibitor.
8. The Final Print must be on Photographic Print material.

· Metal, wood, acrylic and canvas wrap are allowed only in Section B - Fine Art.

1. Mounting Board size must be the specific size listed in the Class Description.
2. Mounting Board must not be thicker than 1/4 inch.
3. Use only standard mat or foam core board. Foam core board presents better and is highly recommended.
4. No wood, Masonite, or corrugated cardboard will be accepted.
5. No framed, glass covered, or shrink-wrapped entries will be accepted.
6. No hanging devices or other protrusions allowed on back or front of entry, except Velcro on the back.

On Friday September 5 & Saturday September 6, from 5 pm to 7 pm, one or more judges will be available to answer questions about placement and to give critique and offer pointers. On both nights from 7 pm to 8 pm there will be a brief presentation offered to explain the judging process and give pointers on taking award winning images.

1. Prizes will be awarded based on the Judges' evaluations of the following (not necessarily in this order):

• Photograph's overall Presentation
• Printing & Mounting Quality
• PHOTOGRAPHIC

2. If there is only one entry in a Class, or if entries are not deemed worthy by the judges, ribbons and prize money may not be awarded. EXAMPLE: If there is not a first place, or second place quality entry in a Class, a third place ribbon may be awarded, even though first and second place ribbons were not awarded.

3. Prints which do not meet the Class description may be moved to a more appropriate Class at the discretion of the judges or department supervisor.

4. ALL decisions of the judges will be FINAL.

Entry Fees

**Note, it is not required to enter in Section A Open to enter in sections B,C, and D.**

All Best Of Show winners will receive a Rosette and Award along with the Premium.

SECTION A OPEN ENTRY PREMIUMS

FINE ART, BLACK AND WHITE AND CELL PHONE PREMIUMS

1. An exhibitor is not eligible to receive more than one award in any one Class.
   • EXAMPLE: Exhibitor enters two photographs in the same Class. Both entries were judged to win a ribbon and award. Only the highest ribbon and award judged will be given to the Exhibitor.
2. It is highly recommended that entries be entered in different Classes.
3. Best of Show winners will receive 1st place money and ribbon on the same entry.

Grand Prize - $200, Rosette and Award. The image that wins this award will not be eligible for a Best of Show award.

Honorable Mention - Ribbons, without premium money, will be awarded at the discretion of the judges and the Photography Supervisor.

Judges Choice Awards - Rosettes awarded by each judge for their favorite entry of the entire exhibit.

Supervisor's Choice Awards - Rosettes awarded for the prints the Supervisor deems to be outstanding.

People's Choice Awards - $20 Premium and a Rosette awarded to the print voted most popular by the public. Voting will take place September 4th - 11th. The award will be placed on September 12th.

The Utah Arts Council (UAC) will select 20-25 pieces from this exhibit to travel across the State to schools, libraries, universities and museums. This is a unique opportunity for photographers to expand their audience base.

If your piece is chosen for the traveling exhibit, you will have to complete a consent form for the UAC. Please contact the Photography Supervisor for instructions and help.

Please Note: Selected pieces will be matted and framed at the conclusion of the Fair. Artwork will be insured by the UAC and will be returned to you in approximately one year. The artwork will be available for sale for the duration of travel. Note: The Utah State Fair only facilitates this arrangement and all agreements are between UAC and the entrant. The Utah State Fair is not responsible for any loss or damaged items during the fair or when items are on loan with UAC.

sECTION A - OPEN PHOTOGRAPHY

Enter up to 5 prints in this section

Class

01. Abstract

02. Architecture and other manmade structures such as bridges, statues, etc.

03. Industrial/Street Photography

04. Commercial/ Event

05. Action/Sports

06. Humor

07. Human Interest (evokes an emotion or tells a story)

08. Portraits - Children and Babies

09. Portraits - Individual/Couples/Family/Groups

10. Portraits - Candid, High School Seniors, Glamour, Fashion

11. Wedding/Engagements/Bridals

12. Flowers/Trees/Flora - includes macro and close-up

13. Macro/Close Up (excluding flora)

14. Scenic/Landscape

15. Panorama, Scenic (8"x 24", 10”x30”, or 12”x36” ONLY across departments PHP - PHJ)

16. Pets and Domestic Animals (dog, cat, horse, etc.)

17. Wildlife - In the Wild

18. Wildlife - In Captivity

19. Aerial photography including from planes, helicopters, and drones (UAS)

20. Unclassified

21. Sunrise/Sunset

22. Fair Theme - “Nowhere But The Fair”

23. Creative Art/Artistically Manipulated

Section B - FINE ARTS PHOTOGRAPHY

• Fine Arts Photo Open to all Photography Divisions, ages and skill levels - Enter up to 2 prints
• Finished entry MUST BE - a minimum of 154 square inches and up to 800 square inches. Calculate square inches by measuring width X height including the frame.
• Framed - Metal/Wood/Acrylic prints and stretched canvas are considered to be equal to a frame.
  1. Framed Images can include Matting.
• Ready to hang with WIRE. Artwork will be hung on a peg board with hanger hooks.
  1. (No clip, Frame backs or Saw Tooth Hangers)
• Must be ORIGINAL photograph - graphic or computer generated art is NOT ACCEPTABLE. AI generated art is NOT ACCEPTED in this DIVISION
  1. Post production is allowed up to the point that the image no longer resembles a photograph

Class

34. All Fine Arts Entries

section C - BLACK & WHITE AND MONOCHROME

Open to all Photography Divisions, ages and skill levels - Enter up to 2 prints
Print & Mount Board size MUST BE - 16”x20” or 16”x24”

Class

40. People - Individual, Group, etc.

41. Landscape/Scenic/Buildings/Bridges/Architecture

42. Animals/Birds/Reptiles/Insects

43. Miscellaneous Photo Entry not listed in above classes

SECTION D - CELL PHONES

The following classes may be entered by Professionals, Advanced Amateurs and Amateurs

Print & Mount Board Size MUST BE 8"x8", 8”X10” or 8” x 12” ONLY
Enter up to 3 prints

Class

51. People - Individual, Group, Etc.

52. Landscape/Scenic

53. Building, Bridges, Architecture, Street Photography

54. Animals/Birds/Reptiles/Insects

55. Miscellaneous photo that is not listed in the above classes for this division

The following classes may be entered by Young Amateurs and Junior Amateurs

Print & Mount Board Size MUST BE 8"x8", 8”X10” or 8” x 12” ONLY
Enter up to 3 prints

Class

61. People - Individual, Group, Etc.

62. Landscape/Scenic

63. Building, Bridges, Architecture, Street Photography

64. Animals/Birds/Reptiles/Insects

65. Miscellaneous photo that is not listed in the above classes for this division