2025 Annual Photography Show
Calendar of Events
2025 Photography Show
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Monday, April 7, 2025, Postmark Deadline for Entry Forms. Mail to Richmond Columbian Properties, P.O. Box 294, Richmond, IN 47375
Or the form can be emailed to sarmstrong2821@ymail.com by Monday, April 7, 2025
Friday and Saturday, April 11-12, 2025 from 10 am - 2 pm Framed photos to be delivered to Richmond Columbian Properties, 204 North Tenth Street, Richmond, IN. Use the side door off the parking lot.
Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 7:00 pm A reception honoring the photographers will be held at Richmond Columbian Properties. Awards will be announced at 7:30 pm
Saturday and Sunday April 26-27, and May 3-4 from 1 pm - 3 pm Entries will be on display to the public and for sale during the dates and times listed above.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 1 pm - 3 pm Pick up all photos.
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ELIGIBILITY
The Richmond Columbian Property Photography Show is open to all photographers 18 years and older who live within a 100-mile radius of Richmond, IN. All photographs must be original and taken within the last two years. Photographs must not be withdrawn by the photographer prior to the closing of the show. All photos must be framed and hand-delivered.
ENTRY FEE
Each entry is $10 cash or check only. No limit. Entry fees are made payable to Richmond Columbian Properties and are not refundable.
FRAMING
Photographs must be framed, and a wire must be securely attached for hanging on a hook. No saw-tooth, clip frame hangers or wires not securely attached will be accepted. Photographs printed on canvas or metal will be accepted with a wire attached for hanging.
CATEGORIES
There will still be an open category for both Amateur and Advanced. This year since Richmond Columbian Properties promotes Historic Preservation, we are adding a Historic Preservation category for both amateur and advanced photographers.
AWARDS
The top three Advanced photographs, the top three Amateur photographs, the top three Historic Preservation photographs, and one Best of Show photograph will each receiving a $150 cash prize.
SALES Richmond Columbian Properties will retain a 20% commission. Prices on the entry form must include the 20% commission.
JUROR
Carvin L. Rinehart is a graphic designer, illustrator, and photographer, a native of Wayne County, Indiana, and educated at Herron School of Art, Earlham College, and Indiana University East. He has taught photography at Indiana University East and Miami University, emphasizing the importance of good print-making skills for both dark room and digital images. Rinehart has worked with many art organizations and art competitions through the years and has exhibited in both group and solo shows.
“Studying the history of images, whether they are paintings, motion pictures, or photographs, should be the foundation of any person who is serious about taking better pictures.”
INSURANCE AND LIABILITY
Care will be taken in handling all photographs and frames, but the Richmond Columbian Properties Inc. will not be responsible for loss or damage. Submitting an entry will be an agreement to release Richmond Columbian Properties Inc, its officers and members from all liability for loss or damage.
There is no limit to how many photos that you may submit. Copy this form below as needed.
Email to sarmstrong2821@ymail.com OR
send entry forms to Richmond Columbian Properties, P.O. Box 294 Richmond, IN 47375
by April 7. 2025.
2025 ENTRY FORM (Please Print)
Name
Address
Phone
Check or Circle one Amateur Advanced
Entry 1 Title Entry 2 Title
Price Price
Size Size
Entry 3 Title Entry 4 Title
Price Price
Size Size
QUESTIONS: For any further information contact Sandy Armstrong at 765-967-1202, 765-962-1150 or email sarmstrong2821@ymail.com
WEBSITE: richmondcolumbianproperties.org
FACEBOOK: Richmond Columbian Properties
Attach each identification label to the back of the framed photograph in the upper left hand corner. The identification label may be reproduced.
2025 Identification Label
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2025 Identification Label
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2025 Identification Label
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