CELEBRATION
OF YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHERS
GRADES 6-12
Ocean Thrill by Annabelle Churyk. 2022 top selected photo.
ASAP!’s 14th annual Celebration of Young Photographers invites students in grades 6-12 to submit their photographs for a chance to participate in a juried art exhibition. A panel of professional photographers selects 60 photos for a public exhibition, recognizing the top four photos and their photographers for their outstanding and thoughtful work based on the yearly theme.
This year’s theme is Grace. Grace has many definitions, a few examples are: smoothness and elegance of movement, a divinely given talent or blessing, a short prayer of thanks said before a meal, or a recognition of humanity. What do you think of when you hear the word grace, and how will you capture its essence in your image?
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
- Photos must be original and should adhere to the theme grace
- Photos should not be larger than 25MB
- Photo editing is allowed
- Photos can be taken with any type of camera including smartphones, DSLRs, and traditional film cameras
- Photos will be scored based on the following: expression of theme, creativity or uniqueness of concept, composition, lighting, and technical knowledge
SUBMISSIONS
August 1 – October 1
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2023 CYP AWARD RECIPIENTS
Dylan’s Wings Photography Awards
High School – Lila Rogers, A Sturdy Lock, Nonnewaug High School, Grade 9
Middle School – Ryan Conard, Crabs Eye View, Harborside Middle School, Grade 7
Honorable Mention
High School – Kiera Jacobi, Looking Out, Nonnewaug High School, Grade 11
Middle School – Hayden Hughes, The Phoenix, Homeschool, Grade 8
Viewer’s Choice
Carter Davis, Soap Stars, Woodland Regional High School, Grade 12
VIEW THE 2023 TOP SELECTED PHOTOS ON OUR YOUNGPHOTOGRAPHERS INSTAGRAM
WHERE
Mattatuck Museum
144 W Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06702
WHEN
Exhibition Sunday, November 10, 2024
2:30-3:30pm
COST
Free to submit and attend, pre-registration required.
VIEW THE SLIDESHOW FROM THE 13TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION
ASAP’s 14th Annual CYP event is made possible in part by The Jean and Julien Levy Foundation for the Arts, Averill Farms, Still River Editions, and The Mattatuck Museum
