Sports and arts unite under the banner of the second annual Out of
Bounds: Tales from the Backcountry photography exhibition and competition for
the month of February, part of the Celebration 2010 festivities.
Photographers venturing outside of the chairlift circuit are
invited to submit photos for the Whistler Arts Council’s 3rd annual
competition.
Presented in partnership with Coast Range heliskiing, the photo
contest is open to both amateur and professional photographers living in the
Sea to Sky corridor and Lower Mainland. Photos entered must be attained by
foot, snowmobile, helicopter, watercraft or dogsled — no chairlift access
is permitted.
Submissions will be judged on artistic merit, composition and
technical skill.
Images computer manipulated and/or developed into artwork will be
judged in a separate category. The images will be exhibited separately and are
not eligible for the competition’s grand prize.
Artworks selected will be showcased throughout February at MY Place
as well as other spaces around Whistler.
The public votes for the Best in Show with the winning photographer
and one member of the public receiving a helicopter skiing trip.
The submission deadline is Dec. 29. Application forms are available by contacting info@whistlerartscouncil.com or by calling 604-938-9221.