June 11-20, 2010

Competition Opens February 8th

AUGUSTA, GA: The Augusta Photography Festival 2010 will be held June 11-20 organizers announced today. The festival will feature exhibitions by award-winning photographers, youth and adult photo competitions, workshops, field trips and special presentations highlighting the photographic arts throughout the Central Savannah River Area and beyond.

Based on the success the inaugural four-day photo festival in 2008, organizers have expanded the biennial event. “The enthusiasm and interest shown during the first Photo Festival encouraged us to try to do more the second time.” said Rebecca Rogers, a volunteer with the festival’s steering committee.

Activities will be hosted throughout the area including the Morris Museum of Art, the Lucy Craft Laney Museum, the North Augusta Cultural and Heritage Center, the Augusta Canal Interpretive Center, downtown Augusta businesses, including the Metro Spirit and area libraries, colleges and schools.

The Festival includes a general competition open to all ages. Along with cash awards to top finishers, Nikon is providing prizes to the Best of Show.  A youth contest, hosted by the East Central Georgia Library System is planned. More information on both contests can be found at www.augustaphotofestival.org.

If you have any questions, please contact us via email and we will point you in the right direction: info@augustaphotofestival.org

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Augusta Photo Festival returns in 2010. The festival steering committee has determined the Augusta Photo Festival will be a biennial event, repeating every two years. The addition time will allow the festival to expand with more exhibits, workshops and other exciting activities. Watch this website for more information.

As we prepare for the 2010 Augusta Photo Festival we are looking for energetic and motivated volunteers from the community to help with various behind the scenes opportunities. You do not even have to be a photographer.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact us via email and we will point you in the right direction: info@augustaphotofestival.org