Heart of the Valley Submission Guidelines
“I once had a sparrow alight upon my shoulder for a moment, while I was hoeing in a village garden, and I felt that I was more distinguished by that circumstance that I should have been by any epaulet I could have worn.”
— Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862)
CONTEST THEME
The Wood River Valley is a remarkable and special place. Each and every person who has been here has experienced a moment, a sight or an experience that sparked a deep connection with the valley. “Do you remember...?”
Whatever your moment was, share with us that inspiring memory that brought you to realize your love and connection with this valley. “Do you remember...” watching autumn leaves fall into the Big Wood River? Carving a perfect turn down your favorite ski run on Baldy? Hiking with friends and seeing wildlife? Whether you were inspired by catching a rainbow trout — or helping your child catch one ....Whatever that moment was, let us know about the experience that connected you to the Wood River Valley.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
(You may enter both a photo and a written piece)
Amateur Photography:
• Please submit only 1 entry per person
• Photograph dimensions can be between 5” x 7” and 11” x 14”
• Photographs must be mounted and framed and must be ready for wall hanging
• Color, black-and-white, and digitally enhanced photographs are acceptable
• Please also submit a digital copy either by e-mail to awells@woodriverlandtrust.org or on a cd
Amateur Writing - essay, poetry, memoir, etc:
• Please submit only 1 entry per person
• Entries must be 1,000 words or fewer, double spaced
• Documents must be submitted in hard copy as well as a digital copy either by email to awells@woodriverlandtrust.org or on a cd
*Only original, previously unpublished photographs and writings from amateurs are eligible for submission.
SUBMISSION DETAILS
• All entries must be received by 5:00 p.m. on January 21, 2011 and must include the cover letter/release form: pdf download.This form may also be picked up at our office, or mailed, emailed, or faxed.
• All entries should be accompanied by a brief (no more than 75 word) narrative that explains how your entry reflects the contest theme. Explain to us your “Do you remember…” moment and how it applies to you personally and your connection with the Wood River Valley.
• The title of the work and name of the entrant must be affixed to the back of framed photographs and shown on the front of all written works. Identifying information will be removed prior to judging.
• Please ensure that if your work contains content by anyone else, you have properly acknowledged the original source. Source materials for all entries must be acknowledged and properly credited.
• Wood River Land Trust reserves the right to publish, reproduce, or otherwise use any submission as part of ongoing Wood River Land Trust publications, events, and publicity without obtaining further permission from and without offering further compensation to the creator.
• Selected contest entries will be featured in local readings, viewings, publications, and events. Selected entrants may be invited to display their photographs and/or read their written works at local establishments. Entries will be judged by professionals with expertise in written and visual arts.
• Submissions will be considered only if accompanied by all required information including a brief narrative (see bullet above) and the cover sheet/release form: pdf download.
• Submitted materials will be handled with the utmost care, but staff does not assume responsibility for damage or loss of materials.
Submissions should be delivered or sent by 5:00 p.m. on 5:00 p.m. on January 21, 2011 to: Wood River Land Trust, 119 E. Bullion Street, Hailey, Idaho 83333
To download the above as a pdf document, click here »
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Previous Photography Winners
2010 First Place, Reels on the Big Wood
by Timur Beriker
2009 First Place, Felt Hats All In A Row by Beverley Robertson
2008 First Place, The Sun Sets on Quigley by Larry Barnes
2007 First Place, Foxy Lady
by Glen Shapiro
2006 First Place, Less is More
by Joshua Wells
2005 First Place, North Star
Mine by Sheila Liermann
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