Norfolk Photographer of the Year
Thursday 17 July - Saturday 13 September : 10am-7pm
(excluding 18th – 22nd August when NAC will be closed for maintenance, and Bank Holidays)
Free
A fantastic opportunity for the Norfolk public to showcase their creative work! This exhibition and catalogue displays the art of the 25 finalists from the Norfolk Photographer Of The Year competition. A winner will be selected (by an external judge) from two categories – Adult and Under 18 – leading to the ultimate titles of Norfolk Photographer of the Year and Young Photographer of the Year. There will also be the chance for you to have your say in the People’s Prize, so come along, see the artwork on show, and pick your own winner!
Norwich Arts Centre is hosting a new competition to highlight the region’s photographic talent, giving the public a fantastic opportunity to showcase their creative work. From quick ‘snappers to professional photographers, all have been encouraged in the Norfolk Photographer Of The Year competition, which opens on the 17th July and runs until the 13th September.
The theme of this year’s competition is ‘Little Things’ – whether as a straight interpretation or a more symbolic approach – the results are entirely creative. All the work has been judged on quality and originality rather than professional experience, which means that amateurs will be displayed side by side with their more established counterparts.
The exhibition and catalogue displays the art of the twenty-five finalists, who have been chosen by an external judging team which includes the photographer Richard Heeps. The judging panel will then select a winner in two categories – Adult and Under 18 – leading to the ultimate titles of Norfolk Photographer of the Year and Young Photographer of the Year.
The winner of the adult category will receive their very own solo exhibition at Norwich Arts Centre as well as Membership to the NAC Darkroom & Media Lab, and the Young Photographer will receive NAC Darkroom & Media Lab membership plus Photographic Vouchers. As well as runner-up prizes, there will also be the chance for the public to have their say in the ‘People’s Prize’ – you’ll get to vote for your favourite image of the exhibition – so if you disagree with the judges you can let us know!
Stuart Hobday, Director of Norwich Arts Centre, explains the idea behind the exhibition: “We have a wealth of creative talent in the county and we wanted to shout out about the fantastic artwork being produced not just by professionals, but by everyday folk too. It’s a great chance for artists to have their work exhibited and be in with the chance of winning their own exhibition here at NAC.”
The artwork on display has been produced by a wide cross-section of society, from professional photographers, to have-a-go snappers, and even by two year-old siblings!
The winner of Norfolk Photographer Of The Year will be announced at a ceremony during the exhibition run, on Thursday 28th August from 7pm. The results of the ‘People’s Prize’ will also be announced at the ceremony.