The Township of Russell has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Ontario Arts Council (OAC) to support the 2024 Photo Expo.
Offered through the Ontario Arts Presenters Projects with the grant was awarded for “fostering greater community participation” and showcasing local talent.
“We are excited to see the creativity of hobby, amateur, and professional photographers and to showcase their work to residents and visitors at the Autumn in the Country event on September 14, 2024,” said Darren Pottie from the Russell Agriculture Society. “This grant from the Ontario Arts Council will allow us to enhance the Photo Expo and celebrate local talent in a meaningful way.”
The Photo Expo, now in its third year, is an annual photography competition organized by the Russell Agricultural Society and the Township of Russell. It is now in its third year. Hobby, amateur and professional photographers from around the world are asked to submit their photos of Russell Township. A jury decides the winners of four categories – best youth (under 18 years of age), best portrait, best landscape and best overall.
The four winning photographs will be printed and displayed as outdoor public art along the recreational trail, and each winner will receive Canadian Artists Representation (CARFAC) fees of $400.
Additionally, the four winners and honorable mentions will receive a subscription to PhotoEd Magazine, a magazine dedicated to feature local content for and by Canadian educators, with the goal to “valuing and supporting the arts within our community.”
The window for submitting photos to the 2024 expo is now open. Each participant can submit up to five photos. Submissions for the 2024 Photo Expo will be accepted until Monday, August 26, 2024.
This year’s theme is “Best Kept Secret.”
Details on the event and how to participate at www.russell.ca/PhotoExpo24.
