Take Your Shot Teen Photo Contest
Can you capture a photo that encapsulates the feeling of home? This may include your actual home, objects that remind you of home, features of your hometowns, or the people or pets that make a house a home. Teens are invited to participate in the Take Your Shot photography contest with Lambton County Library and the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery. Three subcategories make up this year's theme "Feels Like Home":
- People/Pets
- Places
- Things
Experiencing Photography with Larry Towell
Larry Towell, Canada's most decorated photojournalist, will be presenting on the experience of photography at the Sarnia Library Theatre on Tuesday, May 3 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Learn about photography and how to take better photographs with Larry Towell. He will be presenting on elements that contribute to photographic composition and storytelling through photography. This program is provided in partnership with the Judith and Norman Alix Art Gallery.
Teen Photo Contest Rules and Regulations
Entering the Contest |
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Winner Selection |
A jury of industry professionals will consider all submissions and select the four winning photographs.
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Prizes |
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Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery Exhibit
A selection of photographs, including four winners, will be professionally matted and featured in an exhibit, along with photographs by Larry Towell at the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery from August 12 - October 8, 2022.
An artist preview will be held at the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery on August 11, 2022, from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Meet the Jury
Natali Bravo
Natali Bravo is a photographer based out of Southwest Ontario. Born and raised in Sarnia, she was part of the founding class of the Digital Photography program at Lambton College. Active in the local Sarnia art community, she has served as official photographer for events such as Art Attack and ArtWalk. Natali has recently decided to advance her photography education at Fanshawe College this September.
Richard Beland
Richard Beland is a music photographer based in Toronto, Canada. His extensive body of work, which dates back to 1993 and includes live performance photographs as well as studio portraits, celebrates popular music's depth and eclectic breadth. From photographs of Coldplay to those of The Tragically Hip, Richard Beland's images of international stars and Canadian icons reveal his passion for his craft, his keen sense of composition, and his steadfast commitment to detail.
Sonya Blazek
Sonya Blazek is the Curator/Supervisor at the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery. Prior to her role at the JNAAG she was the Curator at the Thames Art Gallery. Her experience within the art industry includes curatorial duties, art programs, art therapy at group homes and hospitals, and advisor for the Visual Arts Masters Program at the University of Windsor.