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Call for Photo Works for the Visions of Peace Photo Gallery
ANNOUNCEMENT: Call for Photo Works for the Visions of Peace Photo Gallery
September is National Peace Consciousness month and the United Nations celebrates September 21 as the International Day of Peace.
In pursuance of promoting public consciousness on peace possibilities in the country, the Government of the Republic of the Philippines- Monitoring Committee (GRP-MC) is coming up with a peace photo gallery,which will be launched within September/October 2006.
GP-MC is inviting students, professionals, photography enthusiasts and others to submit photo works exploring themes related to peace.
Works can explore answers to questions such as:
How do we achieve peace in the Philippines? What is your vision of peace? Where or with what does peace start? What will make peace possible in the Philippines?
Photos may vary in size from 4 x 5 to 15 x 17 inches, in black and white or colored.
Persons whose works have been selected for exhibition in the GRP-MC peace photo gallery will receive Php 2,000 to 5,000 cash plus certificate. Those whose works have not been selected will receive a special prize token and certificate.
PLEASE SUBMIT EARLY.
With your submission, attach a piece of paper that indicates Your Name Age Address School or Organization (if any) Contact Numbers (landline, mobile phone, fax, etc.) The date and place you took the photo A short description of what the photo wants to tell
Send photos to Photo Contest GRP-MC Secretariat 6TH Floor Immaculate Conception Multi-Purpose Building 41 Lantana Street, Cubao 1111 Quezon City, Philippines
Submissions will be accepted until 21 September 2006.
For inquiries, email or < info@grpmc-jmc. org>, or call (63-2) 725-4621.
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