Judging

Judging is provided by a juror with outstanding photographic credentials. In order to provide photographers with a variety of judging experiences, a different juror is chosen each year from throughout the state and nation.

Pick up and Liability

The WTPSL will take all reasonable precautions to protect all works of art presented at the show. However, the artist must assume all risks for any damage or loss.

We strongly urge you to pick up your work following the end of the show.

About WTPSL

In 1994 a small group of photographers on the South Plains organized to sponsor this show and to enjoy photography as a creative medium. The West Texas Photographic Society of Lubbock chose to sponsor the only open show at the time in Lubbock, encouraging all area photographers to share their work with the community.

And the winners for 2007 are . . .

And the winners for 2008 are . . .

And the winners for 2009 are . . .

The Show

The show is held in April with entries accepted on the first Monday of the month. Judging occurs during the first week of the month. An awards ceremony is held at the end of the week in conjunction with the First Friday Art Trail. Photographs remain hung at the Garden and Arts Center during the entire month.

Entries

• There is a $7 fee per entry.
• Entries limited to a maximum of 3 entries per person.
• Photographs must be framed and ready to hang.
• Wire hangers should be used. No sawtooth hangers should be used.

Although the show is juried and awards are made, the idea of competition should be secondary to the opportunity to exhibit. Photographers should choose their best three images and present them in such a way as to enhance the image.

All work submitted must be the original work of the photographer and be in good taste. All shows exhibited in City of Lubbock property are subject to the policies and rules of the City of Lubbock.

Prizes

• Best of Show - $250
  • Armadillo Camera $100 gift certificate
  • WTPSL $150 cash award
• 1st Place Black and White $125 cash award
• 1st Place Color $125 cash award
• 2nd Place Black and White $100 cash award
• 2nd Place Color $100
  • Uncommon Graphics $25 gift certificate
  • WTPSL $75 cash award
• 3rd Place Black and White $75 cash award
• 3rd Place Color $75 cash award
• Honorable Mention - ribbons
• Nancy Coggin Award to the most promising first-time participant $50