2012 Juror- Ellen Simak

Ellen Simak is Chief Curator at the Hunter Museum of American Art in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She has curated numerous exhibitions and is the primary author of the second volume of a catalogue of the Hunter Museum permanent collection. Before joining the Hunter Museum in 1988, she was Curator of American Art at the Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha. Ms. Simak received MA in Art History from the University of Delaware.

The Hunter Museum focuses on American art from the Colonial period to the present day. The variety of the collection inside is reflected by the architecture of the museum's exterior. The museum is housed in an historical mansion, a modern 1970s era building and a sleek, contemporary building of steel and glass.

2012 Awards

Up to $2,000 in cash will be given by the juror. Awards will be made in the following amounts:

• First Place $1,000
• Second Place $500
• Third Place $300
• 2 Honorable Mentions ($100 each)

History

Originating in 1975, The Paducah Summer Festival Photo Competition has grown from a fledgling contest to Paducah Photo, the region's most prestigious annual photographic event. It is open to all without restrictions on size or content. It provides photographers with an outlet for their art, encouragement for growth in their vision and presentation and cash rewards for works of exceptional merit.

Each year from the hundreds of works submitted, 60 to 80 images are selected for exhibition by a highly qualified juror, with 8 to 10 of them receiving cash awards.

There is an opening reception for the annual show with free food and beverage, a juror's critique and awards presentation.

Now's the time to submit your best recent photos and join in. Who knows... you might just be this year's $1,000 first place award winner!

Paducah Photo 2012 Regional Showcase

To be considered for the Regional Showcase, photographers from these counties must enter Paducah Photo 2012. All entries not selected for Paducah Photo 2012 will automatically spill over into the selection pool for the Regional Showcase for no additional fee.

Regional Showcase Awards:

• 1st $200
• 2nd $100
• 3rd $50
• Honorable Mention $25 (6 in total)

Counties for Regional Showcase will include:

Kentucky

• McCracken
• Ballard
• Carlisle
• Fulton
• Graves
• Hickman
• Marshall
• Livingston
• Calloway
• Trigg

Illinois

• Massac
• Pulaski
• Pope