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FAQ's
Q: Why is entry into the competition and judging both online this year?
A: A competition that is administered online encourages a broader geographical selection of entries since entrants do not need to ship their photos to be judged physically. The online format also allows us more selection in judges, since judges do not have to be local or present to judge the photos. Like many other contemporary organizations, we are moving toward increasingly paperless operations so we can direct income to programs, like this photo exhibit!
Q: I don’t know how to use a computer much less upload photographs to your online entry form. Can I mail in a paper entry form and get help submitting my photographs?
A: Sorry, we only accept entries submitted through the online entry form.
Q: How can I receive the student group discount?
A: Please see the Student Discount description in the Rules section of this website.
Q: Do you accept checks or cash payment?
A: No. Processing checks has caused delays in qualifying entries. To expedite the entry process, only credit or debit cards will be accepted.
Q: Why are this year’s cash awards less than last year’s?
A: This year’s competition’s primary goal is to seek out and highlight the work of rising photographers, whether professional or amateur. Therefore the awards include a greater exhibition component geared toward introducing talented artists to the public. In addition, winners and finalists will be recognized in a quality exhibition catalog that artists will be able to reference as part of their portfolio. For these reasons, the cash awards were reduced to reflect the new focus of this competition.
Q: How will I know if I am a 1st or 2nd place winner, finalist, or legacy winner?
A: The names of all winners will be posted on our website www.millardsheetscenter.org, by June 6, 2008. The winning images will be displayed online starting in November, 2008. The coordinator will email shipping/exhibition instructions to winners who are invited to be in the exhibit.
Q: What’s the best way to get in contact with the Photography Coordinator?
A: We HIGHLY recommend that you start an email account, if you do not currently have one. You must provide an email address when entering the competition. Your internet provider, gmail, yahoo, hotmail, and in some cases, your friends and family, all provide email services. This is the best way to get answers to your questions or updates about the results. You can also fill out the form on our website titled Additional questions/Feedback.
Q: I don’t know which photograph(s) to submit. Can judges/coordinator provide advice or a portfolio review to help me decide?
A: No, sorry. Due to the high volume of entries and inquiries, we are unable to advise entrants about what to submit. Please read the theme/categories descriptions carefully and note judging criteria.
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