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Photography Competition

May 2, 2011

The Channel Country Photography Competition

Closes 31 August 2011

Vast Arts Inc, in collaboration with Desert Channels Group is excited to announce the launch of the Channel Country Photography Competition.

With over $8000 worth of prizes, and sections for varying skill levels, the Channel Country Photography Competition promises to attract a strong field of entries from all over the country.

The competition seeks to have photographers capture the essence of the unique and wonderful scenery in the region interpreted through the lens of a camera.

"The only stipulation is that entries should have been taken in the designated area, within the last twelve months and not be of babies, children or pets," said Miss Shelley Colvin, Project Officer for Vast Arts Inc.

"The aim of the competition is to encourage tourists, visitors and photographers from all around Australia to visit, and while they are here, to also try their hand at taking a photo that encapsulates the region.

"It is an exciting project, with some very significant cash and in-kind prizes, kindly donated by a variety of strongly supportive businesses and not-for-profit organisations. Their support is invaluable.

"I also acknowledge Desert Channels Group who are collaborating with Vast Arts and helping to bring this all to fruition," said Miss Colvin.

Photographers are asked to submit photos that were taken within the Queensland catchment areas of the Diamantina, Georgina, Barcoo and Thomson Rivers and the Cooper Creek within the last twelve months (map available).

Entry photographs will be shown as a multi-media slide show projection on the Channel Country Photography Competition gala evening on 1 October, 2011 at the Qantas Founders Museum.

A 2012 calendar of the winners will be printed and available for purchase in November 2011.

Sections are:

Open Regional Winner - $3000 Sponsored by Exoma Energy

1 x runner up - $500 Sponsored by Atlas Drilling

Emerging Regional Winner - $2000 Sponsored by Galilee Basin Haulage & Plant Hire

2 x runner up - $250 Sponsored by Longreach Tree Trimming

Youth Winner - $1000 Sponsored by Exoma Energy

2 x runner up - $250 Sponsor to be announced soon!

All prize winners will also receive a tour package from Qantas Founders Museum and Kinnon & Co and a 12 month subscription to Vast Arts Inc as well as being hung in the Kinnon & Co Historic Ol' World Gallery in Longreach.

Competition forms and Terms and Conditions are now available. For more information contact Shelley at Vast Arts Inc by Email or download the Forms here.