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DAHL MOUNTAIN PHOTO 

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19th Annual Dahl Mountain Photo Competition & Exhibit 
The RCAC is seeking submissions for the 19th Annual Dahl Mountain Photo Competition and Exhibit, a juried photography exhibition based on mountain culture. The exhibition will be on display in the Inez & Milton Shaver Gallery and Lobby Gallery at the Dahl Arts Center from February 24-April 15 during the Dahl Mountain Culture Festival.
 
Judges (professional photojournalists and regional artists) will select the show through a blind jury process in three exhibit categories:
  • Youth (18 and under)*
  • Adult Amateur/Hobbyist
  • Adult Experienced/Professional**
Judges will award first, second, and third place in each category and a "Best of Show" award. Dahl Arts Center visitors can vote for "People’s Choice," to be announced after the exhibit closes.
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*The first 40 youth entries will be free to youth artists (18 and under) thanks to a scholarship from the BHSU Photography program. Youth artists are allowed to enter up to 4 photos at no cost. Youth artists interested in submitting more than 4 photos will be charged $5 for each additional submission.

**For the purposes of this exhibit, an entrant qualifies for the "Experienced/Professional" category if the photographer markets their services or sells photography and can demonstrate existing website, business card, or other proof of photography sales. RCAC reserves the right to request proof of professional status. 
 
RCAC Definition of Mountain Culture
Mountain culture is a lifestyle. It is the ideas, values and beliefs that are shared by people thriving in a robust environment, in or near mountainous terrain, i.e., the Black Hills of South Dakota. Your photography submissions for this show should reflect mountain lifestyle. The Badlands will be acceptable terrain in this exhibition.

We encourage you to be creative in your approach! Suggestions include alternative processes, abstract, macro or non-conventional images and viewpoints. Some examples of acceptable subject matter are outdoor adventure, mountain landscape, wildlife, people or sports. 
Important Dates:
Entry Deadline: Friday, January 20
Artist Notification: Friday, January 27
Artwork Drop Off (Accepted pieces only): February 6-17
 Exhibition Dates: February 24-April 15
Artists’ Reception: February 24, 5-7pm
Awards will be announced at 6pm.

 
Download the full call to artists and prospectus
photocallforentries2023.pdf
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For additional information:
Jeannie Larson, Assistant Curator
jeannie.larson@thedahl.org | 605.718.8697

View Last Year's Winners


Submit payment here

Adult Entry -  $10/photograph
Youth Entry - First 5 entries are free, additional entries $5/photograph

Send Photographs to: entries@thedahl.org

The Rapid City Arts Council and Board of Directors thanks the City of Rapid City for the continuous support. Thanks to our many generous volunteers, donors, and members, we strive to accomplish our mission to champion inclusive, innovative and inspiring arts opportunities to enrich the communities we serve. Additional support comes from the SD Community Foundation, Black Hills Community Foundation, and the South Dakota Arts Council with funds from the State of South Dakota, through the Department of Tourism and the National Endowment for the Arts. Special thanks to our sponsor, Bierschbach Equipment. ​​The Dahl Arts Center is a municipal facility of the City of Rapid City and managed by the Rapid City Arts Council on behalf of the people.​
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  • Rapid City Arts Council
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