Friday 19 November 2010

CLOSING DATE NEARS FOR PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION

More than 40 people, from as far afield as London, have already entered the This is Margate photography competition.

The closing date for the competition is next week (Friday 26 November) and, so far, more than 80 photos have been entered into the different categories. Entries have been received from local people, but they’ve also come from further away, including entries from Bexley, London, Gillingham and Whitstable.

The competition is part of the work to get Margate ready for the opening of Turner Contemporary in April 2011, with the photos marking the start of an official library of photos of the town, which will showcase the changes happening in Margate.

The overall winner will be decided by Martin Parr, top international Magnum photographer, famous for his iconic documentary photographs. That person will win £500 worth of Shop Local First vouchers and a print of their photograph from Martin at an event on Monday 20 December.

The ‘This is Margate’ photography competition is open to anyone to enter into one of the following age categories: 1) Young person (up to 16 years old), 2) Student (proof of student status will be required) and 3) Adult (17+). The photos entered must be digital photos taken in 2010 that show Margate in the following six themes:

1. Margate’s heritage, icons and traditions e.g. buildings, personalities, food, seaside entertainment
2. A secret Margate e.g. Margate’s little known places and hidden gems
3. Active Margate e.g. watersports, cycling, walking, fishing and more
4. Natural Margate e.g. nature, coast, wildlife and ecology
5. Creative Margate e.g. what inspires arts and culture in the town
6. My Margate e.g. what’s your Margate?

There is also a separate historical part to the competition and people are encouraged to look through any old photos they may have to see if they can also be entered.

For more information visit www.thisismargate.co.uk, email thisismargate@thanet.gov.uk or call 01843 577169. The closing date is Friday 26 November.

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