Community Rec & Events to Host Photo Contest & Exhibit in September

The Community Recreation & Events (CRE) Department’s “Forgotten Objects” Photo Contest & Exhibit will be held Friday, September 2^nd through Friday, September 30^th at the Cheyenne Civic Center (510 W. 20^th St.) during box office hours.

The “Forgotten Objects” theme is designed to showcase an elapsed but cherished item that once shared countless memories.

Photographers may enter in one of three categories: Youth, Amateur, and Proficient photography. The contest is limited to the first 150 photos. Awards will be issued for first, second, and third place winners and Best of Show.

A reception will be held Thursday, September 1^st for artists/families from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Cheyenne Civic Center Lobby, hosted by the Programs & Facilities Division.

Brochure/entry forms with detailed information may be picked up at the Kiwanis Community House (4603 Lions Park Dr.) or found online. Registration is ongoing through Friday, August 5^th. Entry fee is $5.00 per photo; three entry max. For youth entries, the first photo will be free (limit of 15 free entries in youth division). If a youth participant submits more than one photo, each photo after the first will be $5 (max of 3 photos).

Questions may be directed to the Programs & Facilities Division at (307) 637-6423. Thanks to Arts Cheyenne and the Cheyenne-Laramie County Employees Federal Credit Union for their sponsorship in this event.

Story by the City of Cheyenne Community Recreation & Events Department