The Exhibition of Photography has a two- tier judging system

The first round is preliminary judging of digital images uploaded online.

The second round consists of images that have advanced from Tier 1 judging. Judges evaluate printed and mounted images that are delivered to the Fairgrounds. Advancement of images from first round does not guarantee that a print will hang in the show; images must meet fair rules and judges’ standards for print quality presentation.
 

Entry Assistance

The entry Office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5 pm, to provide assistance with entering. You can call 909.888.6788 ext. 410 for help during these hours or e-mail grubio@nosevents.com.
 

2017 Calendar

Online Entry Registration Only!

Deadline for registering and submitting images online: Friday, March 17, 11:59 pm (Pacific Time) at  callforentry.org (CaFÉ)  and make a new account. Upload your work: .jpeg .jpg only, 72 ppi/dpi, no smaller than 1920 px on the longest side, no bigger than 5 MB. Then find our contest under Call Listings, photography, local, San Bernardino CA and submit your photos. Judging criteria can also be found on the CaFÉ website. 

Tier 1 notification: Exhibitors will receive an e-mail notification of images advanced to Tier 2 judging by Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Delivery  of entries for Tier 2 judging: Mailed in or hand delivered by Friday, April 21.

Final Judging Results: Results for images selected for the show will be posted online by Wednesday, May 3. Notifications will not be mailed

Please read the entire brochure and print it out if the brochure is found online for future reference.

 

Who may Enter?

The National Exhibition of Photography is open to all interested photographers. There will be three different sections to enter under, Professional, Amateur 18 or older, and Amateur 17 or under. Work must be that of the entrant. Group work by two or more people will not be accepted.

What’s allowed?

Photos that contain sexually explicit, nude, obscene, violent or other objectionable or inappropriate content as determined by the National Orange Show in its sole discretion, are ineligible for all categories of this contest. 

Digital enhancement of images to improve photographic quality and impact is allowed.

Images highly manipulated for artistic purposes should be entered in the Photographic Digital Art Category.

How many entries may I submit?

There is no limit to the number of photographs an exhibitor can enter; however, each photograph must have a separate entry form completed and an entry fee paid. Work previously shown at the Fair or nearly identical, regardless of title, is ineligible. Identical prints may not be shown in more than one category of the show. Submitting color and black and white versions of the same images is not allowed.

Is there a fee?

A processing fee of $10 per entry is collected during online registration. Processing fees are non-refundable

How do I enter?

Go to callforentry.org (CaFÉ) and make a new account. Upload your work: .jpeg .jpg only, 72 ppi/dpi, no smaller than 1920px on the longest side, no bigger than 5mb. Then find our contest under Call Listings, photography, local, San Bernardino CA and submit your photos. Judging criteria can also be found on the CaFÉ website. Entries must be registered and uploaded online only by 11:59 pm (Pacific Time) by Friday, March 17.

What’s the judging procedure?

The Exhibition of Photography is a two Tiered juried show. Tier 1 judges determine, online, which images will be advanced to Tier 2 onsite judging. You will be notified by e-mail if your image has been selected for Tier 2 judging, and it will include an entry tag to print out and place on the back of your mounted board, at top center. Each image will be viewed on its own merits by photographic professionals. Advancement of images to Tier 2 does not guarantee that a print will be in the show. The decisions of the judges are final. Judging include visual impact, composition, technical quality, creativity, and presentation.

What are the Presentation requirements?

Detailed information about the final presentation specifications will be sent with your Tier 2 notification e-mail. Entries must be in good taste and suitable for family viewing as determined by Fair management. Processing, printing, mounting and optional matting may be done commercially. IMPORTANT: No watermarks or names are allowed on digital entries. Names of the entrants are not allowed in photo titles, in the description fields of the online entry process, or on the fronts of prints, mount or mat boards.

When do I deliver my entries?

Entries that advance to Tier 2 judging must be printed, mounted and delivered ready to hang by Friday, April 21, to the National Orange Show Administration Building, Gate 1. If hand delivering entries, it must be between the hours of 8 am - 5 pm Monday-Friday. 

Entrants must bring the same images submitted online to the Fairgrounds on or before April 21, with an entry tag on the back of each print. Substitutions will not be accepted and changes in prices or titles cannot be made.

Mail-in entries must include return postage pre-paid. Mounted photos must arrive at the NOS Administration building by April 21. Mail-in entries, to be returned, must have enough postage to cover the return. Images with insufficient postage will not be returned.

Mail to: National Orange Show

    Photography Contest

    689 South “E” Street

    San Bernardino, CA 92408

Contact Information

If you have a change of address, phone number or email address, you are required to update this information with the Coordinator so we can contact you regarding rewards.

When can I pick up my entries?

Entries may not be removed before the conclusion of the Fair. All entries must be picked up by Friday, May 19 by 5pm. Entries not picked up by this date will become the property of the National Orange show Citrus Fair. For return shipping of entries, a prepaid return address label must be included with your entry.

How can I sell my work?

All entries selected for display will be posted for sale at the price indicated on the online entry registration. Photographers must indicate on the online entry form if entries are not for sale. If no price is listed during registration, the item will be marked NFS. Listing a selling price during the online registration authorizes the Fair to give your phone number to interested buyers. No sales are allowed during the fair. All sales will be handled by the exhibitor and the buyer.

What else do I need to know?

No entry will be accepted if the exhibitor describes conditions under which he/she will exhibit. The Fair will not be responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged entries. Model releases are the responsibility of the entrant.

The Following awards will be offered in each section and category.

First place    $    and a Rosette

Second Place    $    and a Rosette

Third Place    $    and a Rosette

Best of Show: $     or basket and a rosette. Selected from first place winners in all categories

Coordinator’s Award: $100 and a Ribbon

Some artist award: $100 and a ribbon

People’s Choice: A ribbon and an award, donated by such and such photo supply, selected by popular vote during the Fair.

Honorable Mention: Ribbons will be awarded at the discretion of the judges. Other donated awards will also be given.

Note: No exhibitor will be allowed more than two monetary awards per class. However, there is no limit to the number of ribbons an exhibitor may win. Award checks will be available at entry pick up. Checks not picked up that day will be mailed within 30 days. The Fair assumes no responsibility for awards donated by clubs, firms or individuals.

Sections and categories:

Section I: Professional

    Division 1200: Documentary

        Class 01: Fairs/Carnivals

        Class 02: Citrus Industry

    Division 1201: Color

        Class 03: Waterscapes, seascapes, waterfalls, water details, etc.

        Class 04: Architecture or cityscapes

        Class 05: People (formal or informal)

    Division 1202: No Style restrictions

        Class 06: Fair Theme “Citrus Strikes Back” - Honoring all of the Superheroes on our lives

        Class 07: At the Fair - all memories that were experienced at the fair

        Class 08: Patriotism 

        Class 09: All things Citrus- Farm, industry, domestic, people involved, etc.

When registering a photo in any division, please state in the description field where it was taken and/or what is depicted.

Section II: Amateur 18 and older

    Division 1203: Documentary

        Class 01: Fairs/Carnivals

        Class 02: Citrus Industry

    Division 1204: Color

        Class 03: Waterscapes, seascapes, waterfalls, water details, etc.

        Class 04: Architecture or cityscapes

        Class 05: People (formal or informal)

    Division 1205: No Style restrictions

        Class 06: Fair Theme “Citrus Strikes Back” - Honoring all of the Superheroes on our lives

        Class 07: At the Fair - all memories that were experienced at the fair

        Class 08: Patriotism 

        Class 09: All things Citrus- Farm, industry, domestic, people involved, etc.

When registering a photo in any division, please state in the description field where it was taken and/or what is depicted.

Section III: Amateur 17 and younger

    Division 1206: Documentary

        Class 01: Fairs/Carnivals

        Class 02: Citrus Industry

    Division 1207: Color

        Class 03: Waterscapes, seascapes, waterfalls, water details, etc.

        Class 04: Architecture or cityscapes

        Class 05: People (formal or informal)

    Division 1208: No Style restrictions

        Class 06: Fair Theme “Citrus Strikes Back” - Honoring all of the Superheroes on our lives

        Class 07: At the Fair - all memories that were experienced at the fair

        Class 08: Patriotism 

        Class 09: All things Citrus- Farm, industry, domestic, people involved, etc.

When registering a photo in any division, please state in the description field where it was taken and/or what is depicted.

Application Requirements

Eligibility Criteria