Entry Rules

Competitions are held at most of the monthly general meetings.
There is no entry fee

• Entrants must be in line at the print registration table no later than 7:45 p.m. NO EXCEPTIONS.
• Entrants must be present to enter the competition.
• Entrants may not remove their prints from the competition until the conclusion of the judging.
• Only current PPGBA members may enter.
• One entry per member, except months when folios or wedding albums are allowed (1 entry of each type for these competitions).
• Entries will be judged in the category in which they are entered.
• Tear sheets (if applicable) must be enclosed in an envelope and attached to the top center on the back of the print or transparency.
• All prints must be mounted – minimum mount size is 16×20, but there is no minimum or maximum print size.
• Canvas prints on stretcher frames MUST have a cardboard backing to protect the other prints.
• Framed prints will not be accepted.
• No title or name of maker can appear on the front of the mount.
• Transparencies can only be entered in the Commercial category; they must be 2 1/4″ x 2 1/4″ or larger, and must be mounted in a 12″ x 12″ black mount.
• Entrants must fill out a form at the registration table with name, category, and title of entry. Prints titled “Untitled” are not acceptable.
• PPGBA assumes no responsibility for loss or damage to any entries.
• No print, folio, album can be entered into competition more than once.

Prints may be entered in one of five categories: Wedding, Studio Portrait, Environmental Portrait, Commercial, and Illustrative.  If you are not sure which is the right category for your image, consult with the print chairperson either via email or in person when registering the print for competition. Please do so discreetly so as not to show image to the evening’s jdges before competition.