Picture Paonia Photo Contest

1 camera. 3 square miles. 24 hours. Do you have what it takes to capture the essence of Paonia? Find out by joining in Picture Paonia on September 9, 2017. Here’s how Picture Paonia works. On September 9th, 2017 photographers will have 12 hours to take indoor or outdoor photographs within a 1 mile radius of the Blue Sage. Three (3) photographs may be submitted. Photographers must certify that their photographs were taken on September 9th, 2017 by taking the camera/device to the Blue Sage and having the date and time stamp certified by 7 pm that day. Any photographs found to be taken on a different day will be immediately disqualified. Participants then have 10 days to submit their best gallery ready photograph. Photographs must be printed and ready to hang. They can be framed or dry mounted but must have either a wire or saw tooth hanger on the back of the photo. All gallery ready entries must be received at the Blue Sage by 5 pm on September 19th to be hung in time for the Gallery Opening on September 21st. The photos will be judged by a panel of judges, and the top three contestants will receive prizes. All participants are encouraged to register early for the Picture Paonia Contest by Friday, September 2nd. The early registration fee is $15 for the first photo and $10 for each additional photo up to a total of three. Day-of registration is $25 for the first photo and $15 for each additional photo up to a total of three. There is a Youth Division for kids 17 years old and younger. Registration fees for youth are $10 for the first photo and $5 for each additional photo up to a total of three. To register or for more information, call the Blue Sage at 970-527-7243. Information sheets and registration materials are available at the front desk Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 12-5 pm.