Written and Posted by Dan Lutts
Calling all photographers!
Here’s an opportunity to show off your photographic skills and also win a prize and public recognition at the same time by entering the Wild River Then & Now photo contest.
The Photo Challenge
As you probably know, the Museum Center at 5ive Points is opening a new exhibit next week called Wild River: Hollywood Comes to Bradley County. The exhibit celebrates the 50th anniversary of the movie Wild River, which was filmed right here in Bradley county.
Montgemory Clift and Lee Remick starred in Wild River. But two other big stars weren’t people at all. They were rivers: the Hiawassee and the Tennessee. The film not only featured panoramic scenes of the rivers meandering through the landscape, but also highlighted their power and force in nature.
Your challenge in the Wild River Then & Now photo contest is to capture the rivers as they are today. But the rivers don’t have to be just the Hiawassee and the Tennessee. Your pictures can be of any river in east Tennessee.
The subject matter can be anything related to rivers, such as:
- Wildlife
- Plant life
- Landscapes
- Buildings
- People interacting with nature
Who Can Enter Photos
The Wild River Then & Now photo contest is open to photographers of all ages and skill levels — young and old, amateur and professional.
Categories and Prizes
You can enter your photos in one of three categories:
- Amateur
- Professional
- Youth
Judges will select the winning photos, and the winning photographers will receive cash prizes.
Contest Guidelines
Guidelines for the Wild River Then & Now photo contest include information about the themes of the photos and also about the dimensions and presentation of the pictures. You can obtain a PDF version of the guidelines — as well as an entry form — by downloading them from our Museum Center at 5ive Points web site or you can stop by the Museum to pick up an application.
Deadline for Submitting Photos
You must submit your entries to the Wild River Then & Now photo contest between May 24-29. Just drop them off at the Museum.
Announcement of the Winners
On June 1, the Museum will announce the names of the winning photographers.
Wild River Then & Now Photo Exhibit
The Museum will display not just the winning photos, but all photos that were entered in the contest. They will be on display between June 1-12.
Contact Person
If you want more information about the Wild River Then & Now photo contest, contact Elizabeth Carriger, the Curator of Collections, at 423-5745.
For More Information
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| Submission Deadline : | May 24-29 |
| Announcement of Winners : | June 1 |
| Entries on Display | June 1-12 |
| For Information: | Call 423-5745 and ask for Elizabeth Carriger |
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