Oak Park Community Photo Contest

All local photographers, both amateur and professional, are welcome to participate in the Oak Park Community Photo Contest.  Organized by a collaboration of local not-for profits, and sponsored by Holiday Camera, the contest opened April 1, 2013 and runs through May 1^st, 2013.

Photos will be judged on creativity, originality and quality by a jury of local art savvy community members. Photographers are encouraged to submit as many photos as they would like related to five categories: Art and Architecture, Education, Home and Family, Recreation and Businesses.

Prizes will be awarded for the best photo over-all, best professional and amateur photo from each category and a runner up from each category.  The winning photographs will be displayed in the Oak Park Area Arts Council Gallery at Village Hall for the months of June and July.

Non-profit partner organizations include: The Oak Park Regional Housing Center, West Cook YMCA, Oak Park Area Art's Council, The Village of Oak Park and Oak Park Development Corporation. Prizes are being provided by Holiday Camera of Oak Park.

“Our organizations serve the community through various programs, while also acting as community marketers to new residents and businesses. To promote these services, and the community at large, our organizations publish newspapers, magazines and websites that reach populations both inside and outside of Oak Park's borders. The photographs gathered through this contest will help support our efforts by showcasing the best of Oak Park through its residents’ eyes”, says Viktor Schrader, Vice President, Oak Park Development Corporation.

To learn more about the contest rules, and to submit your photo, please go to www.opdc.net/photocontest or contact Ashley Gargula at 708-383-3838.