Call For Entries Into Monmouth Park System's Photo Exhibit

MIDDLETOWN & HOWELL, NJ — Calling all photographers! The Monmouth County Park System is looking for entries for its "The Cycle of Life" photography exhibits at Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown and the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Howell.

Professional and amateur photographers of all ages are invited to submit images for consideration into these shows. Each show offers general and macro categories. Divisions include youth (under age 18), amateur adult, and professional adult. Each division will have a first, second and third place photograph. A "best in show" will also be awarded. Honorable mentions will be selected from all categories for inclusion in the exhibition.

Photographs must be taken at Deep Cut Gardens or the Manasquan Reservoir, respectively. Entry deadline is December 1.

Photographers can enter either or both shows but separate submission is required. The cost to enter is $10 per person per exhibit; maximum of two photographs per exhibit. Acceptance into the shows is not guaranteed. If selected, only one piece will be exhibited per show. Rules and entry form are available on the Deep Cut Gardens' and the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center’s webpages at www.MonmouthCountyParks.com.

The Deep Cut Gardens exhibit will be open daily from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., January 1-31 at the Horticultural Center, Red Hill Road, Middletown. The Manasquan Reservoir exhibit will be open daily from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., February 2-28 at the Environmental Center, Georgia Tavern Road, Howell.

For more information on the Deep Cut Gardens Exhibit, please email Ruth Carll at ruth.carll@co.monmouth.nj.us. For more information on the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center exhibit, please email Paul Mandala at paul.mandala@co.monmouth.nj.us.