Calling all photographers! These days everyone takes photos of everything and use other things besides cameras to do it! Why not see how your photos stack up against others and maybe win a prize at the same time!
The La Porte County Historical Society in conjunction with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources is sponsoring a photo contest. The photo needs to be of a historic structure in La Porte County that is at least 50 years old. The photo should be current- taken anytime within the last 2 years. It can be black & white or color and must be 8”x 10”, matted in or on a white 11”x 14” matte board.
The deadline for the contest is March 15th, 2013 so get your entries in soon! For a complete list of guidelines as well as an application, come to the La Porte County Historical Society Museum and pick them up. Or contact us through the web site at www.laportecountyhistory.org and one will be sent to you. A filled out application must accompany each entry.
A panel consisting of a preservationist, a photographer, and/or an artist will judge the photos. Anyone under 18 years of age must have a signature of a parent or guardian. Trophies will be given. The photos will be part of a temporary display at the museum and will become the property of the Historical Society. Winning photos will be sent to Indianapolis to compete at the state level and will become the property of the Indiana DNR.
Think outside the box! There are already plenty of photos of the County Courthouse and the Lighthouse in Michigan City. How about taking a photo of a wonderful iron bridge or railroad trestle? Maybe an interesting barn or silo might be just the thing to catch the judge’s eye. Churches, schools and theatres built before 1963 are all eligible. Look back through the photos you’ve taken over the past 2 years and see what fits the criteria.
The La Porte County Historical Society Museum is located at 2405 Indiana Avenue in La Porte, and is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00A.M. to 4:30P.M. Call ahead for admission prices at 219-324-6767, or visit our website at www.laportecountyhistory.org. Children under 12 enter free. The facility is accessible to those with disabilities.