Community Recreation to Host Photo Contest/Exhibit in January 2021

Published on September 14, 2020

“Reflections” Photo Contest & Exhibit

Registration and Rules Info

 

CHEYENNE – The Community Recreation & Events (CRE) Department “Reflections” Photo Contest & Exhibit will be held Thursday, January 7th through Tuesday, February 16th, 2021 at the Cheyenne Civic Center (510 W 20th St.).

To abide by county and state public health orders, limited public viewing dates will be announced later.

The “Reflections” theme is designed to showcase transformations which take place by looking at one picture while having a mirrored image.

Photographers may enter in a variety of categories: Youth (12 & Under, 13-17), Amateur, Intermediate, Semi-Professional, Professional, and Enhanced photography. The contest is limited to the first 150 photos. Awards will be given to first-place winners and Best of Show.  

A walkthrough-reception will be held Wednesday, January 6th for artists/families from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Cheyenne Civic Center, hosted by the Programs & Facilities Division. Masks and 6-feet of social distancing will be required. Winners will be announced earlier in the day to help follow social distancing guidelines. 

Brochure/entry forms with detailed information may be picked up at the Kiwanis Community House (4603 Lions Park Dr.) or on www.cheyennerec.org. Registration is open November 30th through December 30th.  Entry fee is $5.00 per photo; three entry max.  Youth entries: first photo will be free (limit of 15 free entries in youth division). If a youth participant submits more than one photo, each photo after the first one will be $5 (max of three photos). 

Questions may be directed to the Programs & Facilities Division at (307) 637-6423.

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