2010 Brazilian Images Photography Competition Rules
1. All current students, faculty, staff and visiting scholars at Vanderbilt University are eligible to participate, except for faculty and staff directly involved in the organization of the competition. Individual entrants may be presented with a maximum of one award.
2. Photographs must be:
a) the original work of the entrant
b) taken in Brazil
c) submitted as an unmounted 8x10 print AND
d) submitted, by e-mail, as a digital copy to brazilian.images2010@gmail.com.
Both the unmounted 8x10 print and the digital copy must be submitted before the deadline.
3. Each print entry must carry, on the reverse side:
a) title of work
b) complete name of photographer
c) e-mail address of photographer
4. Each individual entry must be accompanied by an official entry form (see page 3), typed and signed by the entrant. The judges use information that is filled out in the form to help them select the winners. Not providing this information may hurt your chances of winning.
Deliver entries and the official entry form to:
Norma Antillon at 230 Buttrick Hall,
or mail to:
2010 Brazilian Images Photography Exhibit and Competition
Center for Latin American Studies
Vanderbilt University
VU Station B #351806
2301 Vanderbilt Place
Nashville, TN 37235-1806
5. Deadline:
The final date for submitting photos is February 1st 2010, 4:00 p.m. If at all possible, please do not leave submission of your entry until a day or two before the deadline. A large number of entrants trying to submit their photos just prior to deadline can cause technical problems which can leave them unable to enter.
6. Please note that photographs will not be returned. By signing the entry form and submitting it, entrants are agreeing to grant Vanderbilt University, Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS) and Vanderbilt International Office (VIO) use of the photographs in displays related to the contest and in other printed and electronic publications. Efforts will be made to credit the entrant where possible.
7. Entries will be judged on artistic expression, creativity, originality, and the quality of the image. All decisions of the judges are final. The contest organizers reserve the right to disqualify entries which do not conform to the stated contest rules and criteria. Winners may be contacted and asked for more information about the winning entries.
8. Digital Alterations:
All photographs should accurately reflect the subject matter and the scene as it appeared. Photos that have been digitally altered beyond standard optimization will be disqualified. Acceptable are: removal of dust and scratches; cropping; black and white conversions. Not acceptable are photo composites (combination of two or more photos, not of the same scene); the addition, duplication, deletion or moving of objects in the photos; or the use of artistic digital filters and effects. Examples of artistic filters and effects are watercolor, neon glow, pasteurizing, stained glass, and others which do not show the scene in its natural way.
9. Award winners will be announced at a reception to take place in the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center in February 26th 2010, where the photos will be displayed. Photographs may be displayed in additional locations at other future events.
For questions, please contact Isleide Zissimos, isleide.zissimos@vanderbilt.edu
LEGAL CONDITIONS: By entering this competition, you agree to these entry rules and the following legal conditions:
By entering, each participant warrants that his or her entry materials are original, do not infringe on any third party’s rights, and that participant has obtained any necessary permissions from any third party if a third party or third party’s property appears in the photograph. Brazilian Images Photography Competition Organizers (BIPCO) reserve the right to disqualify any entry if they find in their sole discretion that any of the foregoing warranties are not true. Decisions of BIPCO shall be final and binding.
By entering, participants release and hold harmless BIPCO from any and all liability for any injuries, loss, claim, action, demand or damage of any kind arising from or related to the BIPCO, any prize won, any use of the entry materials by BIPCO, the warranties participants make, any misuse or malfunction of any prize awarded, participation in any BIPCO-related activity, or participation in the BIPCO.
The BIPCO are not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by any technical or human error that may occur in the processing of submissions to the BIPCO, including but not limited to any misprints or typographical errors. The BIPCO assume no responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to, or alteration of, photographs. The BIPCO are not responsible for any problems or technical malfunction of any telephone network or lines, computer equipment, servers, providers, computer on-line systems, software, or failure of email on account of technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet, including injury or damage to participant’s or to any other person’s computer related to or resulting from participating in the competition.
All federal, state, and local taxes, fees and surcharges on prize packages are the sole responsibility of the winners. Winners may be required to execute and return an Affidavit of Eligibility/Release of Liability/Prize Acceptance Form. Return of any prize and/or prize notification as undeliverable or failure of any entrant to comply with any Official Rules may result in disqualification.
If, for any reason, the competition is not capable of completion as planned, including, but not limited to, by reason of infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures or any other causes beyond the control of the BIPCO that corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the competition, the BIPCO reserve the right at their sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the competition.
Registration Information
PLEASE INCLUDE AN ENTRY FORM WITH EACH PHOTOGRAPH SUBMITTED.
Please enter your information in the fields below and sign the entry form.
Name of Entrant:
(Last/Family Name) (First/Given Name)
Mailing Address:
(Number & Street) (City, State, Zip code)
E-mail Address:
(All communication about the contest will be done by e-mail notification.)
Phone Number:
University Status (circle one):
Undergraduate Student - Grad Student - Staff - Faculty (Incl. visiting)
Entry Description
Title of photo:
When photo was taken:
Where photo was taken:
Brief commentary (i.e. what the subject is, why it was taken, or why it is meaningful to you)
(70 words maximum):
I heard about this photography contest from:
In signing this entry form, I affirm that the above information is complete and accurate, that the entry is my own work, and that I have read, understand, and am complying with all conditions and rules of the competition.
