HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL NR 2022-09-14 Photographs Sought for Town of Leesburg 2023 Calendar
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
September 14, 2022
Media Contact:
Leah Kosin, Assistant Public Information Officer
pio@leesburgva.gov 703-771-2781
Commission on Public Art Seeks Photographs for Town of
Leesburg 2023 Calendar
Deadline for submissions is October 24, 2022.
Leesburg, VA (September 14, 2022) – The Leesburg
Commission on Public Art (COPA) is seeking
photograph submissions for an upcoming 2023 Town
calendar.
Twelve to fourteen full color images will be selected
for the 8.5 x 11 calendar. All images must be taken
within the corporate limits of the Town of Leesburg.
Special consideration will be given for images that
depict Town landscapes, special events, and seasonal
images. Suggestions include historic buildings, parks,
cycling, or themes related history of Leesburg.
All photographs must be horizontal (landscape) and original work. No computer -
generated/assisted art will be accepted. All images must have the permission of all easily
identified people in their photographs. If selected, the photographer must grant permission to
the Town of Leesburg to use the images for publicity. Photo credit will be given whenever
possible.
This contest is open to individuals within th e Washington D.C. Metro region. All submissions will
be reviewed by an advisory panel of four (4) people chosen from COPA’s Art Advisory Panel.
The panel will send their final recommendations to COPA, which will review the
recommendations prior to presenting them to the Leesburg Town Council in November. Once
the Town has approved the design, the artist(s) will be notified.
Deadline for submissions is Monday, October 24, 2022 and can be emailed to
lkosin@leesburgva.gov. Please include your name, address, and phone number when
submitting your image(s). Submission guidelines and details are available on the Town website
at www.leesburgva.gov/publicartnews.
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