Deadline: September 1,
2015
Unconventional photographers stand to win great prizes for
the best selfies and other shots in a competition which aims to highlight the
creative flair amongst the province’s youth.
The competition encourages all KZN high school pupils
between the ages of 13 and 19 to perfect their photographic skills using a cell
phone, tablet, GoPro or disposable plastic camera.
Five categories allow photographers the opportunity to
showcase their talents; and there is no limit to the number of entries
photographers can submit in the ‘Documenting Our Lives’ competition.
Categories include: School
Life (everyday moments that are either fun, sad, happy or odd, at break
with friends or in the classroom, on the sports field or in the boarding
house); My Favourite Place (a
much-loved place to visit, share with friends or family); My Awesome Pet; Journalistic Shot (something that is dramatic,
newsworthy and interesting); and the Best
Selfie Shot.
All images submitted must have been taken since February 1 this
year (2015) and entries must be submitted before the closing date on September 1.
Winners stand a chance of winning cash and other great prizes.
This competition is part of the annualCulture@Kearsney
programme, a celebration of the vibrant and dynamic arts scene in KZN schools. It
aims to enrich the development of the arts in all its forms - including one-act
plays, a dance festival, art and photographic competitions, as well as a choral
festival.
Rules and details for the photographic competition are
available on www.kearsney.com and there
will be an exhibition of entries during September.
The competition is being run in conjunction with the Matthew
Willman Visual Arts Foundation. Willman is a local documentary photographer who
has photographed personalities from Madiba, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the
Dalai Lama, to former US president Bill Clinton and singer Annie Lennox. He stresses the value of using photography as
a visual platform for social change and upliftment.
The judging panel comprises independent leaders in the
visual arts industry who have no affiliation to Kearsney or any school that
submits work.
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