The Allegany Arts Council invites all photographers from throughout the tri-state region to submit their artwork to the jury for possible inclusion in the Saville Gallery's 17th Annual Tri-State Photography Exhibition.  The jury drop-off date for all entries is Saturday, February 6th from 10 AM - 5 PM at the Saville Gallery, which is located at 9 North Centre Street in Downtown Cumberland's Arts & Entertainment District.  This year's juror is Lynn Silverman, a photography professor from the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore.  Artists may submit up to two (2) entries in any of the three jury categories: Color, Black & White, or Special Effects.  Members of the Allegany Arts Council will be charged a $5 jury fee for each entry.  Non-members will be charged a $10 jury fee for each entry.  New members are always welcome and encouraged!

Artist awards, sponsored once again this year by DeWitt Camera Centre, will be presented in the following categories: Best of Show ($500 gift certificate); First Place-Color ($125 gift certificate); First Place-Black & White ($125 gift certificate); and First Place-Special Effects ($125 gift certificate).  A People's Choice Award ($125 gift certificate) will also be presented at the end of the show, based on voting by gallery visitors during the course of the exhibition.

Application forms for this 17th Annual Tri-State Photography Exhibition are available from the Saville Gallery and from DeWitt Camera Centre (56 North Centre Street in Downtown Cumberland).  You may also download a PDF version of the application.  For additional information, please call 301-777-ARTS (2787) or visit the website at www.alleganyartscouncil.org.