DAHL MOUNTAIN PHOTO
17th Annual Dahl Mountain Photo Competition & Exhibit The Rapid City Arts Council and Rapid City Journal are again teaming up and encouraging all photographers to submit their best work for the upcoming 17th Annual Dahl Mountain Photo Competition. This is a juried photography exhibition based on mountain culture. Mountain culture is a lifestyle that includes ideas, values and beliefs that are shared by people thriving in or near a mountainous terrain. Judges will select the show through a blind jury process. There are three exhibit categories. They include Youth (18 and younger), Adult - Amateur/Hobbyist and Adult – Experienced / Professional. Judges will award First, Second and Third place in Adult-Amateur/Hobbyist and Adult-Experienced/Professional, as well as a Best of Show Award and a Best in Youth Award. This event is held in conjunction with the Banff Mountain Film Festival. The 2021 exhibition will be up from March 12 – April 24, 2020 in the Inez & Milton Shaver Gallery and in the lobby Gallery. Download the full call to artists below: ![]()
CATEGORIES AND AWARDS:
YOUTH (18 and under) 1st - $75 | 2nd - $50 | 3rd - $25 ADULT AMATEUR/HOBBYIST (Over 18) 1st - $75 | 2nd - $50 | 3rd - $25 ADULT EXPERIENCED/PROFESSIONAL (Over 18) 1st - $100 | 2nd - $75 | 3rd - $50 BEST OF SHOW AWARD - $125 RAPID CITY JOURNAL PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD - $100 |
IMPORTANT DATES
FOR ENTRANTS Entry Deadline Friday, Feb. 5th Artist Notification Friday, Feb. 12th Artwork Drop Off (Accepted pieces only) February 22-March 5 Exhibition Dates March 12 - April 24h, 2021 Tentative Artist Reception March 12 | 5-7pm |
HUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!
RAPID CITY JOURNAL
Black Hills State University | Rapid City Arts Council | South Dakota Arts Council
Rapid City Arts Council’s 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.
Some examples of acceptable subject matter are: mountain scenery, wildlife, people or sports. We encourage you to be creative in your approach: suggestions include alternative processes, abstract, macro or non-conventional images and viewpoints.
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.
Some examples of acceptable subject matter are: mountain scenery, wildlife, people or sports. We encourage you to be creative in your approach: suggestions include alternative processes, abstract, macro or non-conventional images and viewpoints.
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How to Submit:
Step 1: Fill out application form. (Left)
Step 2: Submit payment for each entry through Square check out below. Entry fee: $10 Adult (per photograph) $5 Youth (per photograph after first 4) **Youth Only - Youth artists are allowed to enter up to 4 photos at no charge. Youth interested in submitting more than 4 photos must submit payment for each additional entry. Step 3: Email images to entries@thedahl.org. Pay Here!
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if paying for more than one entry. NOTE: You will not have to pick-up anything at the Dahl. Adult: https://checkout.square.site/buy/POTJMD5DIOYGC5XO76253X5V
Youth (if you entered more than 4): https://checkout.square.site/buy/XYW2JEYD7MLV6RT3Y5LZKAJY |