International Studies and Programs

THE ENTRY DEADLINE FOR THE INTERNATIONAL PHOTO CONTEST HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 5 P.M. APRIL 10, 2013.

The eighth annual International Photo Contest will accept entries February 1 - April 5, 2013.

Each photograph entered must be accompanied by an entry form, which can be downloaded here:

ENTRY FORM

RULES

WHO MAY ENTER

Entrants must have an official connection with UMSL through membership in one or more of the following categories: UMSL Student or UMSL Faculty/Staff. No entrant may submit photos in more than one category. Entries from faculty, staff, and individuals involved in competition planning or judging, and entries from professional photographers, are not eligible to win, place, or receive prizes although they may earn honorable mention.

WHAT MAY BE ENTERED

A maximum of three photographs per entrant may be entered. Entries must be the ORIGINAL WORK of the entrant, and must be photographs taken outside the United States. Entries must be in print format. Prints must be 4" x 6" in size. Whenever possible, each entry must also be accompanied by a CD containing digital versions of the submitted photographs.

SUBMISSION PRODEDURES

Entries must be submitted as 4" x 6" prints. All prints entered must have the following information on the reverse side (preferably on an adhesive label):

•  The title of the work
•  The complete name and student ID number (if applicable) of the photographer
•  When the photograph was taken (month, if known, and year)
•  Where the photograph was taken (city or region, and country)
•  Proper orientation of photograph, if not obvious

Each entry must be accompanied by an official entry form, fully completed and signed by entrant. A separate entry form must be completed for each photograph submitted. Winners may be contacted and asked for more information about the winning entries. Such additional background information might be incorporated into such things as contest displays and later publications. 

While we are big fans of digital photography, at this time, we are unable to accept entries via email. Please arrange to submit your 4" x 6" prints in person or via mail with digital versions of your entries on a CD.

HIGH-RESOLUTION DIGITAL PHOTOS

Digital photos may be submitted with the following restrictions:

• Digital photos must be high enough resolution to allow us to produce high-quality enlargements (at least 8" x 10") for our displays.  
• Digital entries must be submitted in printed form, on a standard 4" x 6" sheet of photographic-quality paper. When possible, the prints should be accompanied by the digital file on a compact disc. The photographer is solely responsible for acquiring 4" x 6" prints of his or her entries.
• Digital entries may not be altered or enhanced in any way.

RETURN POLICY

Competition organizers will return the submissions if and only if entries are properly labeled and entrants supply a self-addressed, adequately stamped envelope. We will do our best to return the entries intact and promptly. Although caution will be exercised with all work, we are not responsible for lost or damaged entries.  

COPYRIGHT POLICY

Rights are retained by the artist.   By signing the entry form and submitting it, however, entrants are agreeing that they grant the University of Missouri-St. Louis and International Studies and Programs royalty-free use of submitted photographs in displays and in print and electronic publications. The artist will be fully credited in all such displays and publications.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Entries will be judged on the quality of the image, artistic expressiveness, and creativity. Judges also reserve the right to consider geographic and thematic variety, as well as relevance to the mission of International Studies and Programs, in selecting the winners. All decisions of the judges are final. The competition organizers reserve the right to disqualify entries which do not conform to the stated contest rules and criteria.

DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES: FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2013 at 5 P.M.

Mail or hand-deliver entries to:
International Photo Contest
International Studies and Programs
University of Missouri - St. Louis
366 Social Sciences and Business Building
One University Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63121-4400 U.S.A.

Questions: Email the contest coordinator.