Photography Exhibit at the Vermont State Fair

2011 Vermont State Fair Photography Exhibit: Is one of the largest if not the largest photography exhibit at any of the fairs, expos or festivals through out the state.

FORMS NEEDED:
Entry Form & Label PDF
Photo Exhibit Rules & Guidelines on page 35






PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT RULES & GUIDELINES
Superintendent — Brian K. Farnum
Telephone: 802-770-0047

DATES
September 2 through September 11. ALL entries will be accepted Thursday, September
1, 9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. ONLY. Photographs must be removed Sunday, September 11 after
7:00P.M. All photographs must be left up for the duration of the show. If it is not possible
for you to remove your photographs on Sunday night, PLEASE arrange to have someone
else pick them up for you, or notify the Superintendent in advance, as there will be no one
to guard them after this time.

ENTRIES
Please fill our entry blank and hand into the Superintendent when entering
photographs. Entry blanks are located in the center of this book. No entry fee required, but
10% commission will be charged for any of the pictures that are sold.

LABELS
Two information labels must be filled out and attached to each photograph — one on
the back in the center, and one on the front in the lower left hand corner. These must be
printed neatly or typed so they may be easily read, and include the Title of the photograph
and the Price, if it is for sale. If you do not want it to be “for sale”, please write N.F.S. in the
proper blank. Please indicate what class you are entering in.

ELIGIBILITY
Photos must be 8 inches by 10 inches minimum, except Children and Juniors. Photos
may be no larger than 14 inches by 16 inches including mount. Photos must be mounted or
foam board or matt board, without glass or frames. A total of no more than six prints may
be entered per person. No more than one black/white and one color print per category. No
nudes will be accepted.

CLASSES
Child 13 and Under
Junior 14 to 18
Amateur
Professional

CATEGORIES
1. People Pictures
2. Landscapes
3. Scenes from the Vermont State Fair
4. Sporting Events
5. Barns
6. Pets
7. Birds
8. Flowers
9. Butterflies

10. Wildlife (not a pet)

All classes will pay premiums/ribbons as follows:
1st — $10.00, 2nd — $8.00, 3rd — $5.00, Honorable Mention — $3.00
Best of Show (Color) — $15.00
Best of Show (Black and White) — $15.00