The Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance (SAACA) and the town of Fountain Hills are joining forces to capture the essence of life in Fountain Hills with the announcement of the inaugural Fountain Hills Photography Competition.
This creative placemaking project encourages creativity and exploration while illuminating the community through diverse perspectives and eyes. Through this contest, people will be able to see the landscapes, everyday living, wildlife, dark skies, culture and commerce that make the Fountain Hills community and region truly unique.
The Fountain Hills Photography Competition is open to both amateur and professional photographers, allowing them to explore and appreciate the unique landscapes, culture and wildlife in the community.
Photographers don’t have to live in Fountain Hills but all photos must be taken in Fountain Hills.
The contest will award cash prizes in multiple categories, publish the winning photographs locally and showcase the winners through media outreach and social media promotions. Additionally, all winning photos will be displayed on a dedicated website.
The Fountain Hills Photography Competition not only aims to celebrate the beauty and creativity of the town but also provides an opportunity for photographers to showcase their talent and passion. This competition will not only capture stunning images but also help foster a sense of community pride and appreciation for the unique features of Fountain Hills.
With the support of SAACA and the town of Fountain Hills, this competition promises to be an exciting event that will bring people together to celebrate the community and culture through the art of photography.
Contest entries will be judged on overall quality, creativity and how well the photograph portrays the town of Fountain Hills.
Contest categories include:
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Category 1: Life in Fountain Hills and surrounding neighbors in Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation and Salt River Pima – Maricopa Indian Community.
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Category 2: Places in Fountain Hills, Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation and Salt River Pima – Maricopa Indian Community.
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Category 3: Plants and wildlife in Fountain Hills.
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Category 4: Digitally altered artistic photographic images.
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Category 5: Youth (entrant/photographer must be under 18). Photos taken in Fountain Hills, Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation and Salt River Pima – Maricopa Indian Community can reflect any subject matter the entrant wants to submit.
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Category 6: Dark skies; Fountain Hills is designated as an International Dark Sky Community.
The deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. on May 1. Learn more about the contest, its requirements and submit photos at fountainhillsphotocompetition.com.
