East Riding Photography Competition

IF YOU OR YOUR GROUP would like to participate in a major competition for amateur photographers, the East Riding Cultural Partnership has the perfect opportunity for you.

The Cultural Partnership is working with local people to organise contests as part of the ‘Capturing the East Riding’ photography competition.

Starting in October, contests will run until September 2011, when groups will select their top entries. Local winners will then be entered into an East Riding-wide competition, culminating in an exhibition at the Beverley Art Gallery in 2012.

Expressions of interest are invited from any group, arts based or otherwise, whose members have an interest in photographing what the East Riding means to them.

Hilary Saynor, chair of the East Riding Cultural Partnership, said:

“I see this competition as a chance for everyone to capture their impressions of life in East Yorkshire. Remember, groups don’t need to have an arts focus to participate. For example, a sports club could run a contest focused on getting the best action shots from the season. Or maybe your work colleagues would like to form a group and join in for a little competitive fun. The aim of the project is to encourage people of all backgrounds to grab their cameras and phones and get snapping.”

If you or your group would like to participate in this project, please contact Annabel Hanson, leisure, tourism and culture policy officer, on (01482) 391678 or email senseofplace@eastriding.gov.uk