$5,000 Grant from Ontario Arts Council for 2024 Photo Expo

$5,000 Grant from Ontario Arts Council for 2024 Photo Expo

The Township of Russell is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Ontario Arts Council through the Ontario Arts Presenters Projects. This generous grant will support the 2024 Photo Expo, fostering greater community participation and showcasing local talent.

The 2024 Photo Expo invites photographers to submit their best photographs for a chance to have their work selected by an independent jury. Four winning photographs will be chosen to be printed and displayed as outdoor public art along the recreational trail. This year, in addition to having their work displayed, the four selected photographers will each receive CARFAC fees of $400 in recognition of their artistic contributions. Additionally, the 4 winners and select honorable mention artists will receive a subscription to PhotoEd Magazine. This new initiative underscores our commitment to valuing and supporting the arts within our community.

“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 even on September 14th, 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.”

This year’s theme is “Best Kept Secret.” Anyone from Canada can enter, however all images must have been taken within the Township of Russell boundaries. The jury will decide winners for the following four categories: best youth (18 and under), best portrait, best landscape, and best overall.

Submissions and participation for this event are free. You can submit up to 5 photos. Submissions for the 2024 Photo Expo will be accepted until Monday, August 26th, 2024. Details on the event and how to participate at www.russell.ca/PhotoExpo24.

For more information, contact the Communications Department at 613-443-3066 or by email comms@russell.ca.

The Photo Expo is an annual partnership between the Russell Agricultural Society and the Township of Russell, now it’s third year. The Expo is also made possible with the support of the SPAO Centre, and 8 80 Cities.

The Ontario Arts Presenters Projects supports Ontario-based presenter organizations, ad hoc groups and collectives led by volunteer community members, as well as municipalities, colleges and universities to present professional artists in all OAC-funded disciplines and to offer associated audience engagement activities. The program supports activities in communities with limited professional arts activity.