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Here you will find all you need to learn more about the Islander Cell Phone Photography Show including submission details, entry forms, waivers, and a timeline.

Details for Entering Photographs

Exhibition Dates

Cellphone picture submitted by R. Shakin in 2021 - the image is of person in dim evening light near the Momentum Statue on TAMU-CC Campus

July 25 through September 15, 2022
 

New Submission Details

In honor of the 75th Anniversary Celebration of the University - all submissions should be pictures taken on the Island campus! Please include a description of where the image was taken in your submission form. At the end of the exhibition, all images will be included in the University's 75th Anniversary Time Capsule!

  • The exhibition is open to all students, faculty, staff, alumni members, and retirees of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
  • All photos will be juried by staff of the Mary and Jeff Bell Library.
  • Photos will be made available online and will be described as copyright protected. All who submit images must sign a waiver acknowledging their understanding of this.
  • The deadline for submitting entry forms and photo(s) is Thursday, July 7, 2022.

Interested participants

Please submit:

  1. A completed entry form.
  2. Email one to two original, high resolution photographs (not previously submitted) to bell.library@tamucc.edu

Photograph requirements

  • Submit photography no later than Thursday, July 7.
  • Photos must be original, high resolution .JPG files taken using a cell phone or tablet.
  • To help identify photos, name photo files with your first initial, last name, and 1 or 2 as applicable.
    • Example: PHernandez1.JPG

Acceptance and Publishing of Entries

  • A notification of acceptance will be emailed on Friday, July 8, 2022.
  • After acceptance, photos will be uploaded to a digital exhibit and made available for viewing online beginning Monday, July 25.
  • Messaging on site will express copyright protection of all photos. 

Voting Process for Entries

  • Photos will be subject to voting, voting link will be made available through the exhibit site.
  • Any and all visitors to the digital exhibit will be allowed to vote.
  • Voting will take place July 25-August 3.
  • Based on votes, the top 10 photos will be selected as winners. These photos will be promoted on social media and the Mary and Jeff Bell Library website.

End of Exhibition Details

After the closing of the physical exhibit on September 15, all images will be added to the time capsule for the University's 75th Anniversary!

Any questions regarding submissions or exhibit details should be directed to bell.library@tamucc.edu

Good Luck!

Important Dates

Note: All dates subject to change

 

Friday, June 17: Begin accepting submissions

Thursday, July 7th: Extended Deadline to submit entry form and email photographs!

Friday, July 8: Acceptance notifications emailed

Monday, July 25: First day of exhibit

Run of Show: July 25 - September 15, 2022

 

Note: At the end of the exhibit, all photographs will be placed in the 75th Anniversary Time Capsule!