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Pic Darien Photo Contest Accepting Photos Until May 16

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The Darien Arts Center is announcing the return of its smartphone photography contest fundraiser, Pic Darien. In 2017, the contest garnered over 300 entries, with submissions from all ages. This year, contestants may submit their smartphone photos for cash prizes in 6 categories at darienarts.org until May 16. — an announcement from Darien Arts Center

The contest is open to all; there are no age restrictions and contestants are not required to live in Darien.  

Participants may enter either as a student, age 17 and under, or as an adult, age 18 and over, in one of six themed prize categories including People and Pets, Landscape and Nature, Travel: Near and Far, Food, Humor and Abstract.

Winner children’s category of People/Pets, “Me and Daisy” Renee Leimgruber pic darien 03-14-17

Winners of the Pic Darien Smartphone Photo Contest Announced

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The Darien Arts Center proudly announces the winners in its 2nd annual Smartphone Photo Contest, Pic Darien. The contest garnered over 300 entries in five categories, with submissions from adults, students and children. _________

— an announcement from Darien Arts Center

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Children’s Category
Winners are:

Nature — first prize to Schafer Repsher, Honorable Mention to Remi Repsher;
People/Pets — first prize to Olivia Leimgruber, Honorable Mention to Hans Baurmeister;
Travel — first prize to Brynn Forlizzi. Student Category
Prizes are:

Food — first prize to Mary Duffy, Honorable Mention to Macy Millones;
Humor — first prize to Ellie Mueller, Honorable Mention to Lorenzo Zullo;
Nature — first prize to Caroline Krantz, Honorable Mention to Trevor Cooper;
People/Pets — first prize to Maddy Roberts, Honorable Mention to Ellie Mueller;
Travel — first prize to Grace Gardella, Honorable Mention to Sammie Wagner. Adult Category
The prizes are:

Food — first prize to Janine Vairo, Honorable Mention to Philip Leimgruber;
Humor — first prize to Carin Zakes, Honorable Mention to Michael Tangney;
Nature — first prize to Heather Harriton, Honorable Mention to Kathy Rawdon;
People/Pets — first prize to Jared Heuer, Honorable Mention to Brian Hekker;
Travel — first place to Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, Honorable Mention to Janine Vairo.

Pic Darien Smartphone Photo Contest Winners Announced

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The Darien Arts Center recently awarded 28 cash prizes in its first-ever smart phone photo contest, Pic Darien. The contest garnered almost 400 entries in seven categories, with submissions from all ages. Contestants were not required to live in Darien, and photos were submitted online from as far away as California, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Washington D.C., in addition to Connecticut. Student Categories
The following prizes were awarded in the student categories (age 15 and under):

My Darien: 1st prize to Amit Chernichaw
Family and Friends: First Prize to Sofia Campo, Honorable Mention to Waverly Waters
Landscapes/Nature: First Prize to Emma Seely, Honorable Mention to Katie Coda
Pets: First Prize to Alyssa Farrell [PICTURED], Honorable Mention to Kallie Hapgood
Abstract: First Prize to Grace Gardella [PICTURED], Honorable Mentions to Grace Argiriou and Meritt Hole
Photobomb/Selfie: First Prize to Katie Cota, Honorable Mention to Amit Chernichaw
Travel: First Prize: Anna Passaretti

Adult Categories
The following prizes were awarded in the adult categories (age 16 and over):

My Darien: First Prize to Julie Johnston [PICTURED], Honorable Mention to Megan Gildea
Family and Friends: First Prize to Milissa Knightly, Honorable Mention to Jolanda Sutherland
Landscapes/Nature: First Prize to Raymond Michaud [PICTURED], Honorable Mention to Marie Reynolds
Travel: First Prize to Carin Zakes, Honorable Mention to Ruth Anne Ring
Pets: First Prize to Lauren Gomez, Honorable Mention to Diane Farrell
Abstract: First Prize to David Gioiella
Photobomb/Selfie: First Prize to Dani Woolwine, Honorable Mention to Paul Lin

First place prizes for adults were $100 and the adult honorable mention prizes were $25. First place prizes for students were $50, with the student honorable mention prizes awarding $15.

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Award & Reveal Reception for Pic Darien Smartphone Photo Contest Friday, April 8

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The Darien Arts Center is holding an Award and Reveal Reception for its first-ever smartphone photo contest, Pic Darien on Friday, April 8 from 7 to 9 p.m.

The reception is complimentary and open to the public. A slideshow set to music will debut the winning photographs as well as all other photo entries on the DAC Weatherstone Studio’s 184” HD movie screen. Prizes will be awarded and refreshments will be served. Nationally published professional photographer, Alix Martinez of Darien, judged the contest, a fundraiser, sponsored by Darien Rowayton Bank, Geary Gallery and Adelaide Fine Art. To find out more, visit darienarts.org or call (203) 655-8683.

Still Time to Enter the Pic Darien Smartphone Photo Contest

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Those wanting to get their 15 minutes of fame, or just some recognition for taking a great photo with their phone, can enter the Darien Arts Center’s smartphone photo contest, Pic Darien, through April 4. The contest is open to all: there is no age limit, and contestants do not need to be a Darien resident to enter. Those entering the contest will get to see their snapshots up on a big screen at two upcoming DAC events. The first, a complimentary Award and Reveal Reception is on April 8 from 7 to 9 p.m. and open to the public. A slideshow set to music will debut the winning photographs as well as all other photo entries on the DAC Weatherstone Studio’s 184” HD movie screen.

What About a Pic of Your Pet for the Pic Darien Smartphone Photo Contest?

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Have you taken a great photo of your pet with your phone? Maybe a great selfie? Or perhaps a fabulous vacation shot? Pic Darien, the Darien Art Center’s smartphone photo contest open to all ages, is receiving submissions online at darienarts.org through April 4. Contestants may enter as a student for $5, or as an adult for $10, in 7 categories: My Darien, Family & Friends, Landscapes/Nature, Travel, Pets, Abstract or Photobomb/Selfie.

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Pic Darien Smartphone Photo Contest Has 7 Cash Prizes

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Pic Darien, the Darien Art Center’s smartphone photo contest open to all ages, is receiving submissions online at darienarts.org from March 14 through April 4. The photo contest created this year hopes to encompass a broader population of artists, including the growing number of talented photographers posting on social media. Pic Darien will alternate with the DAC’s Annual Art Show and Sale every other year going forward. Nationally published professional photographer, Alix Martinez of Darien, will judge the contest. Martinez, a children’s commercial and fashion photographer, has been featured on NBC and HuffPost for her underwater photography series that has also been published in many magazines and books.