National Geographic International Photography Contest

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Deadline: October 31
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Photograph by Mike Matas

NWACC Art Club Member News:Melissa Ginter

Melissa Ginter recently had two designs chosen for specific projects. One of them was for International Education Week. She says, "The point of the design is that it looks a bit like the continents breaking down, and that's what International Education Week does. It breaks down barriers and exposes
us to different cultures that we may not otherwise become familiar with. It connects us with people and cultures around the world."


The other design chosen was for the Benton County Women's Shelter. They are in the process of changing their name. Melissa said she will be changing that part of the design. She also says, "...the design is supposed to symbolize two figures embracing. They can be seen as a mother and child, the organization and a woman, or a volunteer at the shelter and a woman or child they are trying to help. I designed it to be strong and comforting but also embody privacy and security."



Congratulate Melissa if you see her in the hallways at NWACC!

NWACC Art Club Photography Calendar Competition Winners

Patrick Kabanuck, First Prize Winner --
NWACC Art Club Photography Calendar Competition;
won for his photograph, "Wormhole Trail, 2008".
He is an EMT major.

Oscar Toyco, Second Prize Winner --
NWACC Art Club Photography Calendar Competition;
won for his photograph, "Study B, 2006".
He is a Graphic Design major.

Sean Nichols, Third Prize Winner --
NWACC Art Club Photography Calendar Competition;
won for his photograph, "Ultramarine, 2008".
His is an undeclared major.

Prize Sponsors:

1st Prize -- Becky McCoy
2nd Prize -- NWACC Art Club
3rd Prize -- Becky Christenson of "Art" Studio and Gallery in Bentonville

Thanks to our prize sponsors!

Changes to the Photography Calendar Competition

Please note that the judges have changed (see the link to the form on the top of this page). The new judges are:

Rachel Ackerman, NWACC Art Club Member and NWACC Librarian
Lynn Berkowitz, Director of Education, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
Victor Chalfant, NWACC Faculty
Mike Eckels, Public Relations Committee Chair
Genny Olsen, NWACC Art Club Member and NWACC Librarian
Eric Smith, NWACC Art Club Advisor

The reasons for this change are 1) Some of the earlier listed judges wanted to participate in the contest and they had to be recused. 2) I recused myself (Stephanie Lewis) as judge since I am cataloging all of the images and know all the names of the photographers ahead of judging. These changes will create more fairness in the competition.

Also, in addition to the prize money, each top winner will receive a free calendar.

Remember, when submitting your photographs, to make them at least a resolution of 200 dpi.

ALSO, THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS NOVEMBER 15!