[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The Alegria Center for the Arts Group was born in the spirit of integrating the development of Costa Rican art and artistic expressions—establishing a dialog with artists, art dealers and galleries. The purpose and object for the Center is to support and stimulate art activities, initiatives and thoughtful discussion to further the native art and culture of Costa Rica.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]In honor of our rich history of beautiful nature and landscape art and photography, we have introduced our inaugural Landscape Photography Contest to foster this form of artistic expression which has been such a dominant theme in Costa Rican. The winner of this important inaugural contest will be judged on the photograph that best captures the dramatic views of the humid Central Valley. This winning photograph will capture and depict clear skies and summer colors, and the rich spaces in which the vernacular, architecture and history of the colonial past occupy an outstanding place.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The photography must capture the drama of the humid Costa Rican landscape. The submissions should explore, in photographic images, the unique aspects of this beautiful region including its flora and fauna, atmospheric phenomena and climatic conditions, dense fogs, evenings and mornings of clouds and drizzles—any of these natural aspects which provide such a wealth of potential for artistic expression and examination.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] RULES OF THE CONTEST:[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]1. The topic of the works must be that of the humid national landscape in its multiple manifestations.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]2. Both Costa Rican and foreign resident artists may participate, with a maximum of three pieces per participant.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]3. The pieces may be submitted in either color or black and white photography in the analog and digital categories, subject to proper quality and condition. The organization of the photos and their presentation for the exhibition will be done depending on these categories.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]4. The photos must have a minimum size of 24.5cm x 28cm and a maximum of 130cm x 130cm. Submissions must be noted for any work that is in sections or segments that together form a unit.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]5. The work must be unpublished and produced during the year 2008 or 2009.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]6. The contestant must have participated in at least two collective exhibitions.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]7. The participant must present each work with a specified reference card, a summary resume (maximum two pages) and a personal written commentary about each photograph describing the subject matter and technical details about the photographic process used in its production.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]8. The selection of the work will be done by a jury, composed by natives and/or foreigners of recognized authority in photography and the arts.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]9. The work must be presented ready, with all the necessary attachments for the exhibition.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]10. The expense of sending submissions and for their return will be the responsibility of the photographer.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]11. The organizing committee reserves the right of artistic interpretation in judging all submissions at its sole discretion.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]12. Submissions not meeting the requirements for entry will be eliminated from the judging process.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]13. The jury will have the absolute right to accept or decline all photos submitted in its sole discretion.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]14. The decision of the jury will be based on a simple majority vote among the panel.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]15. The photographs included in the contest will be for sale and participating photographers agree to share the proceeds with 50% return to the artist and 50% proceeds benefiting the Potrero School in Santa Cruz.[/FONT]
<table style="width: 100%;" class="style24"><tbody><tr> <td class="style25" valign="top"> [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] Awards:[/FONT]</td> <td class="style25" valign="top"> [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]First prize: US$ 3,000,00 The jury may also grant honorary mentions for other arts of special merit [/FONT]</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="style25" valign="top"> [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] Reception:[/FONT]</td> <td class="style25" valign="top"> [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] Friday, February 27, 2009, from 9:00 am till 4:00 pm at the National Gallery[/FONT]</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="style25" valign="top"> [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] Guardianship:[/FONT]</td> <td class="style25" valign="top"> [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] Saturday, February 28, 2009.[/FONT]</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="style25" valign="top"> [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] Return of Works not selected:[/FONT]</td> <td class="style25" valign="top"> [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] Monday March 2, 2009, from 9:00 am till 3:00 pm, at the same place of the reception.[/FONT]</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="style25" valign="top"> [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] Inauguration and Awards:[/FONT]</td> <td class="style25" valign="top"> [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] Wednesday, April 22, 2009, 7:00 pm., during the 15th anniversary of the Museo de los Niños.[/FONT]</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="style25" valign="top"> [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] Closing of the Exhibition:[/FONT]</td> <td class="style25" valign="top"> [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] Thursday, May 26, 2009.[/FONT]</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="style25" valign="top"> [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] Return of chosen works:[/FONT]</td> <td class="style25" valign="top"> [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] Friday, May 30, 2009 from 9:00 am till 4:00 pm. The organizing institution will not be responsible for the possible damages that the Works may incur after this date. [/FONT]</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="style25" valign="top"> [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] Commitment:[/FONT]</td> <td class="style25" valign="top"> [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The participants agree and consent by act of submission to authorize the Alegria Center for the Arts a) the use of images of his/her Works in the publication of a catalogue or written memoir of the event; b) the publication of his/her Works in a period of two years from the date of the award, depending on the activities, interests and promotion of the Center: c) The Works must be accompanied by digital photographs in high resolution for possible publication for and after the event; d) Participants agree to the sale of submitted works with 50% of the proceeds to benefit Potrero School in Santa Cruz.[/FONT]</td></tr></tbody></table>
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]In honor of our rich history of beautiful nature and landscape art and photography, we have introduced our inaugural Landscape Photography Contest to foster this form of artistic expression which has been such a dominant theme in Costa Rican. The winner of this important inaugural contest will be judged on the photograph that best captures the dramatic views of the humid Central Valley. This winning photograph will capture and depict clear skies and summer colors, and the rich spaces in which the vernacular, architecture and history of the colonial past occupy an outstanding place.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The photography must capture the drama of the humid Costa Rican landscape. The submissions should explore, in photographic images, the unique aspects of this beautiful region including its flora and fauna, atmospheric phenomena and climatic conditions, dense fogs, evenings and mornings of clouds and drizzles—any of these natural aspects which provide such a wealth of potential for artistic expression and examination.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] RULES OF THE CONTEST:[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]1. The topic of the works must be that of the humid national landscape in its multiple manifestations.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]2. Both Costa Rican and foreign resident artists may participate, with a maximum of three pieces per participant.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]3. The pieces may be submitted in either color or black and white photography in the analog and digital categories, subject to proper quality and condition. The organization of the photos and their presentation for the exhibition will be done depending on these categories.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]4. The photos must have a minimum size of 24.5cm x 28cm and a maximum of 130cm x 130cm. Submissions must be noted for any work that is in sections or segments that together form a unit.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]5. The work must be unpublished and produced during the year 2008 or 2009.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]6. The contestant must have participated in at least two collective exhibitions.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]7. The participant must present each work with a specified reference card, a summary resume (maximum two pages) and a personal written commentary about each photograph describing the subject matter and technical details about the photographic process used in its production.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]8. The selection of the work will be done by a jury, composed by natives and/or foreigners of recognized authority in photography and the arts.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]9. The work must be presented ready, with all the necessary attachments for the exhibition.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]10. The expense of sending submissions and for their return will be the responsibility of the photographer.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]11. The organizing committee reserves the right of artistic interpretation in judging all submissions at its sole discretion.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]12. Submissions not meeting the requirements for entry will be eliminated from the judging process.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]13. The jury will have the absolute right to accept or decline all photos submitted in its sole discretion.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]14. The decision of the jury will be based on a simple majority vote among the panel.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]15. The photographs included in the contest will be for sale and participating photographers agree to share the proceeds with 50% return to the artist and 50% proceeds benefiting the Potrero School in Santa Cruz.[/FONT]
<table style="width: 100%;" class="style24"><tbody><tr> <td class="style25" valign="top"> [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] Awards:[/FONT]</td> <td class="style25" valign="top"> [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]First prize: US$ 3,000,00 The jury may also grant honorary mentions for other arts of special merit [/FONT]</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="style25" valign="top"> [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] Reception:[/FONT]</td> <td class="style25" valign="top"> [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] Friday, February 27, 2009, from 9:00 am till 4:00 pm at the National Gallery[/FONT]</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="style25" valign="top"> [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] Guardianship:[/FONT]</td> <td class="style25" valign="top"> [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] Saturday, February 28, 2009.[/FONT]</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="style25" valign="top"> [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] Return of Works not selected:[/FONT]</td> <td class="style25" valign="top"> [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] Monday March 2, 2009, from 9:00 am till 3:00 pm, at the same place of the reception.[/FONT]</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="style25" valign="top"> [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] Inauguration and Awards:[/FONT]</td> <td class="style25" valign="top"> [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] Wednesday, April 22, 2009, 7:00 pm., during the 15th anniversary of the Museo de los Niños.[/FONT]</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="style25" valign="top"> [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] Closing of the Exhibition:[/FONT]</td> <td class="style25" valign="top"> [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] Thursday, May 26, 2009.[/FONT]</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="style25" valign="top"> [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] Return of chosen works:[/FONT]</td> <td class="style25" valign="top"> [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] Friday, May 30, 2009 from 9:00 am till 4:00 pm. The organizing institution will not be responsible for the possible damages that the Works may incur after this date. [/FONT]</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="style25" valign="top"> [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] Commitment:[/FONT]</td> <td class="style25" valign="top"> [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The participants agree and consent by act of submission to authorize the Alegria Center for the Arts a) the use of images of his/her Works in the publication of a catalogue or written memoir of the event; b) the publication of his/her Works in a period of two years from the date of the award, depending on the activities, interests and promotion of the Center: c) The Works must be accompanied by digital photographs in high resolution for possible publication for and after the event; d) Participants agree to the sale of submitted works with 50% of the proceeds to benefit Potrero School in Santa Cruz.[/FONT]</td></tr></tbody></table>
