Architecture Canada RAIC Alberta Chapter 1 st Annual Architectural Photo Competition September 16, 2013 - February 27, 2014 Photo: Red Deer Civic Yard Transit Garage, Red Deer, Alberta. Architect: IBI Group Architects Engineers Call for Entries CFE-1
Call for Entries Photo: Trail system indowntown Edmonton. Photo by Samuel Oboh 2013 Preamble With its vast and varied landscape, alluring built environment and the bountiful experiences it offers, Alberta is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places on earth. While architecture contributes significantly in shaping the experience, grandeur and beauty of Canada s most westerly prairie province as a world-class travel destination, its value as a tourism asset is not often sufficiently and explicitly acknowledged. It is against this backdrop that the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC Alberta Chapter) is delighted to announce the first annual architectural photo competition - planned to run from September 16, 2013 to February 27, 2014. Objective of the Photo Competition The defining criteria of the RAIC Alberta Chapter Annual Architectural Photo Competition revolves around using creativity, excellence and innovation in capturing experiences to promote high quality built environment and architecture as an essential component in sustaining Alberta as a world-class travel destination. Accordingly, the competition, open to enthusiasts from all works of life, aims to reveal the hidden beauty of architecture in Canada s most westerly prairie province while simultaneously exposing its value as a place-making and tourism asset. Entries will be reviewed by an independent jury and winning entries will be published and developed into a book of post cards (exclusively for the RAIC) for sale and mass distribution. Also, selected entries will be curated for travelling exhibitions in various locations across the country including the prestigious Festival of Architecture (in Winnipeg 2014 and Calgary 2015) and at select international events. CFE-2
Proceeds from the competition will be used to support notfor-profit local initiatives such as the RAIC Alberta Chapter Architecture4kids program in Alberta, RAIC Foundation program supporting students and interns in Alberta, and many more initiatives to help advance the awareness of the rights of the public to better health and access to quality lifestyle through responsible architecture. Scope The photographs entered into the competition may range in focus and scope and should lend itself to interpretations that reveal the hidden beauty of Alberta s built environment and promoting responsible architecture as an essential place-making component for advancing Alberta as a world-class travel destination. The photographic images may include uniquely designed interior or exterior space(s) with identifiable individual or collection of architectural component(s), structure(s) or piece(s) found in rural and / or urban Alberta. The object of focus or subject of the photograph may capture locally, nationally or internationally recognizable architectural icon or landmark in any community in Alberta. Athabasca University Academic & Research Centre; Manasc Isaac Architects; Photo: Garth Crump 1 st Annual Architectural Photo Competition Competition Sponsors ALBERTA CHAPTER Alberta Stone Silver Sponsor Alberta Prairie Bronze Sponsor The object of focus or subject of the photograph may be of any scale, featuring: architecturally designed buildings; recognizable details and close ups of buildings / structures; architecturally designed memorials, monuments landscapes and bridges, architecturally inspired constructed cultural resources / historic assets / artifacts; inspiring images of architecture, tourism and place-making in action - with people, icons, landmarks and construction site(s) with noteworthy tourism points of interest. Alberta Pasture Enthusiast Sponsor Broadcast Partners CFE-3
Photo: Calgary skyline. Photo provided by Alberta @ Smithsonian 2006 Submission Guidelines Each entrant s submission package must include: 1. Completed Entry Form and Photo / Publication Release Form for each photo entered. One entry form is permitted for entrants with multiple submissions, however, a separate Photo Identification Information sheet is required for each photo. Complete, print and enclose required forms and identification sheets in transparent (letter size) plastic sleeve[s]. Any photo without its own Photo / Publication Release Form and Photo Identification Information sheet will not be considered for the competition. 2. Entry fee: Enclose fee payment (cheque or money order) in the same transparent sleeve containing the Entry Form. If paying by credit card, provide credit card information on the entry form. Submissions without entry fee will not be considered. 3. Photo format: Photos must be submitted in digital format stored in a USB flash drive and enclosed in a transparent plastic sleeve. The USB flash drive must contain: Digital file image of photographed work in colour or black and white, saved at a resolution of at least 300 dpi or greater and 15MB maximum size in a.bmp or.tif or.jpg [.jpeg] format. Images by colour mode: Entrants are strongly encouraged to provide the digital file for each photo submitted in both RGB and CMYK colour modes. This means having two different images files for each photo. Entrants will NOT be disqualified if they provide their image file in only one of the colour modes. Microsoft digital Word file of caption / description for each photographed work (50 words or less) outlining useful facts, experience, concepts and / or educative information about the work. Word file must be named by the short title of photo to match photo file name. Note: Entrants with multiple submissions may have their digital files placed on a single USB flash drive. 4. Photo File Names and labeling of USB flash drive: Photo file names must contain the location, short title of photo, colour mode, photo number and filename extension. Example: Calgary_Federal Building_CMYK_1.jpeg Athabasca_AU Student Centre_RGB_1.bmp Athabasca_AU Admin Building_RGB_2.bmp If you are submitting only one photo in one location, your photo number is 1. Additional photos in the same location should be numbered consecutively as shown in example above. Filename extension should not be altered. USB flash drive should be labeled / named by the last name of the photographer (as indicated in the Entry Form). CFE-4
Athabasca University Academic & Research Centre; Manasc Isaac Architects; Photo: Garth Crump 5. Digital Enhancement: Digitally manipulated photographs (any alteration that distorts the original image in any significant manner) will be disqualified. However, digitally enhanced photographs to remove spots or brighten the subject, cropping, red-eye removal, filters and corrective functions are acceptable. Borders, frames or backgrounds around images or watermarks, identifying marks, name, stamp, dates, signatures or copyright images are not permitted on photos. 6. Travel Exhibition Requirement: Entrants interested in having their work[s] considered / displayed as part of future travel exhibitions should submit unframed printed photo in colour or black and white, mounted on a 12 x 18 (305 mm x 457 mm) foam core / rigid presentation board. Entrants are free to use any graphic or photographic technique that best illustrates the merits, tourism, place-making and experience value of the entry. Names of photographer may not appear on the boards. However, captions, including short title of photo, address / location, description of activity, date when image was taken may appear as foot note at the bottom right hand corner of the board. Other Conditions By entering the competition, entrants represent and warrant to the RAIC Alberta Chapter that they have read the rules and conditions of the competition and accepts the terms listed in this call for entry package. Photos submitted must: be original; be taken in Alberta within 18 months of the competition closing; Previously published photos are not permitted in the competition; The RAIC reserves the right to contact entrants to confirm information on the Entry Form and Photo identification Information sheet or for any other purpose considered necessary. The RAIC reserves the right to disqualify entrants who: are unable to validate the information submitted on the Entry form; interfere with the competition process; or contravene competition rules and conditions. The RAIC reserves the right to cancel the competition or alter any of the rules at any stage, should it deem it necessary to do so or as a result of circumstances outside of its control. Entrants agree to be bound by such changes. CFE-5
Photo: Calgary skyline. Photo provided by Alberta @ Smithsonian 2006 All jury deliberations are confidential. Decisions of the jury and the RAIC are final. Entrants agrees to comply with and be bound by the decisions of the jury and / or the RAIC on all matters associated with the competition, and waives all rights to judicial recourse in case of disputes. Entrants whose contact information has changed during the course of the competition are responsible for notifying the RAIC. The RAIC is not responsible for damage or loss of any entry. The electronic images submitted for the competition will become the property of the RAIC. By submitting their photo(s) to the competition, entrants indicate and warrant that submitted images do not contain any offensive or defamatory content and that it is an original photograph taken by the entrant, free from any third party rights, in particular that under no circumstances does it constitute, whether entirely or in parts, any infringement upon the intellectual property rights or any other rights of third parties. This shall also apply if the photograph is used for promotional purposes in connection with the promotion of the competition and promotion of future events by the RAIC and sponsors of competition. CFE-6
Ineligibility Calgary Water Centre; Manasc Isaac Architects & Sturgess Architecture; Photo: Robert Lemermeyer Entrants should keep a copy of their entry for their records as submissions made to the competition will not be returned. Entrants grant the RAIC, without need for attribution, prior permission or payment or consideration, the right to use the submitted photos royalty free, world-wide and in perpetuity; the non-exclusive license to copy, display, distribute, reproduce, and create derivative works of the submitted images, in whole or in part, in any media now existing or subsequently developed, for all RAIC events, promotion and information purposes. Entrants who submit photos containing recognizable people confirm to the RAIC and the competition organizers that they have obtained any necessary third party releases. The RAIC reserves the right to request copy of any personal release, location release or artist release. Eligibility Open to all design enthusiasts from every work of life, photographers (amateur or professional), firms and skilled keen members of the public including (but not limited to) educators, journalists, students, interns, tourists, artists, designers (architects, interior designers, engineers, graphic artists, etc) and other professionals. Entrants younger than 18 years old must provide parental consent or their entries will not be considered. Employees, directors, trustees and consultants of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) as well as their families and household members are not eligible to enter the competition. Employees, partners, friends, family, firm, practice or studios associated with any of the Jury or Jurors are not eligible to enter the competition. Members of the RAIC competition organizing committee and persons involved in the establishment or in the preparation of the competition (including research and feasibility for the competition) are not eligible to enter the competition. Entry Limits and Fee Each entrant may submit unlimited number of photos in conformance with submission requirements outlined for the competition. Each photo will be judged as an individual entry (i.e. each photo is considered as one entry. A photo with digital files submitted in both RGB and CMYK colour modes is considered as one entry). An entry fee of $25 (in Canadian funds) is required for each unique subject image submitted. Payments should be made payable to the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada or RAIC using cheques, money orders or credit cards (Visa & Mastercard). Entry fee made by cheques or money order must be enclosed in the transparent plastic sleeve containing the Entry Form. If making payment by credit card, kindly provide credit card details on the Entry Form. All entry fees are non-refundable. Alberta Prairie Bronze Sponsors: CFE-7
Entry Submission Deadline Complete entry package must be received by the specified deadline: 11:59 PM (Mountain Time) on Thursday, February 27, 2014. Entries received after this date will not be considered. Deliver or mail entries to: RAIC Alberta Chapter, c/o 10030 97 Avenue, NW Edmonton, AB T5K 0B1, Canada. Attention: Photo Competition Committee. (Mail via Canada Post, United States Mail, FedEx, UPS, etc. Entrants submitting from outside Canada, please use an international courier). Entrants may bind or staple the transparent sleeves together so reviewers can flip through the contents easily. Bound transparent sleeves may be carefully taped to the back of the presentation board (if any) before enclosing in an envelope or package box. Prizes 1 st Prize $1000 cash prize Personalized Award of Excellence memorabilia for the photographer / entrant Certificate for the photographer, client and architect / designer / design team of each winning work Winning entry published in variety of publications like Canadian Architect Name of photographer on published postcard Winning entry curated for travelling exhibitions Free publicity of winner s profile and works on RAIC Website 2 nd Prize $500 cash prize Certificate of merit for the photographer / entrant Winning entry published in variety of publications like Canadian Architect Name of photographer on published postcard Winning entry curated for travelling exhibitions Free publicity of winner s profile and works on RAIC Website 3 rd Prize $250 cash prize Winning entry published in variety of publications like Canadian Architect Name of photographer on published postcard Popular Choice / Special Mention Special Mention Unawarded entry published in variety of publications like Canadian Architect Name of photographer on published postcard CFE-8
Photo: Jubilee Auditorium Edmonton. Photo provided by Alberta @ Smithsonian 2006 Jury Standards Winning photos will be selected by the Jury. Photos will be judged on creativity, aesthetics, technical merit, artistic consideration and composition. Jurors may assess a photo for its ability to evoke awe, sense of wonder and admiration. They may review submissions for techniques used in bringing out the best of the subject and if the photo is rich in color saturation or delicately shaded, well-framed, properly exposed, sharp and clear. Photo may also be judged for the distinctive character of the architectural subject, appealing presence, sense of intrigue, anticipation, recognizable center of interest, action and imagination and creativity. The Jurors The 2013 / 2014 RAIC Annual Architectural Photo Competition Jurors are chosen for their prominence and expertise in architectural, design and travel photography, as well as their ability to serve with integrity in a knowledgeable and respectable manner. The 2013 /14 Jury include: Jim Dobie Jonathan Luckhurst Owen Murray Alberta Stone Silver Sponsor: Jurors may base their decisions primarily on the core criteria: the use of photo in demonstrating excellence and innovation in architecture, place-making and tourism. Visit raic.org/alberta for the profile of the jurors. CFE-9
Photo: Calgary skyline. Photo provided by Alberta @ Smithsonian 2006 Award Presentation Ceremony and Traveling Exhibition The RAIC Alberta Chapter Annual Architectural Photo Competition Presentation Ceremony will be held in Edmonton, Alberta during spring of 2014. Award memorabilia, prize money, and certificates will be presented to the winning entrants / photographer, clients and architect / designer / design team / sponsors involved or associated with the winning work at the Presentation Ceremony. Winning entries, if eligible, may be entered for other similar awards, photographs published exclusively for the RAIC, developed into post cards for sale and as well, curated for travelling exhibitions in various locations across the country and possibly at select international events. Notification of Winners Only winning entrants will be notified after the jury has finalized their adjudications and selections. Winners are notified by phone or e-mail. Complete credits and any additional material necessary for reproduction will be requested at that time. No additional fees will be required. In addition to the winning entries, exhibitions and publications may include Popular Choice / special mention of outstanding, but un-awarded images. Questions? Inquiries should be directed to: The Chair of the Competition Organizing Committee e-mail: alberta@raic.org Additional information can be found at www.raic.org/alberta CFE-10
ALBERTA CHAPTER 1 st Annual Architectural Photo Competition September 16, 2013 - February 27, 2014 Forms CFE-11
1 st Annual Architectural Photo Competition September 16, 2013 - February 27, 2014 Entry Form Please Fill out form, print and submit as required. Name of Photographer: Address: City: Province: Postal Code: E-mail: Tel: Fax: Name of Organization represented (if any): Location of subject photographed: City / Town / County in Alberta Number of photos (entries) submitted: Number of USB Flash drive submitted*: *Entrants with multiple submissions may submit digital files on one single USB Number of travel exhibition boards enclosed (one for each entry): Fee: $25.00 per entry. Total Amount of Entry Fee Due: $ Note: If entrant is younger than 18 years old, please complete Parental Consent Form Methods of Payment: (Please select payment method) The RAIC accepts Cheques, Money Orders and Credit Card forms of payment. Cheque Money Order Credit Card (Please provide more information below) Cheques and Money Orders, drawn in Canadian funds, should be made payable to the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada or RAIC Credit Card Payment Form For payment via credit cards (Visa & Mastercard only), please provide credit card information in the form below. Credit Card Information: Credit Card Type: Visa MasterCard Expiration Date (mm/yyyy): Credit Card Account #: Payment Amount: $ Name as it Appears on Credit Card: Cardholder Signature: CFE-12 Date (mm/dd/yyyy): Credit Card Billing Address: Street Address 1: Street Address 2: City: Province: Zip / Postal Code: Country: Daytime Phone #: Fax #: Please deliver or mail form (with cheque or money order) to: RAIC Alberta Chapter Photo Competition, 10030-97 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 0B1, Canada. or E-mail form with credit card information to: alberta@raic.org
1 st Annual Architectural Photo Competition September 16, 2013 - February 27, 2014 Please Fill out and sign form. One form for each photo. Any photo without a release form will be disqualified Photo and Publication Release Form The owners and copyright holders of the text, photographs, graphics, postcards and any materials submitted to the RAIC Alberta Chapter Annual Architectural Photo Competition, hereby grant RAIC, without need for attribution, prior permission or payment or consideration, the right to use the submissions royalty free, world-wide and in perpetuity; the non-exclusive license to copy, display, distribute, reproduce, and create derivative works of the submitted images, in whole or in part, in any media now existing or subsequently developed, for following purposes: Development of submitted materials (photographs, documents, etc) into various media such as book of postcards and electronic media for sale and mass distribution in order to promote and advocate for architecture; Editorial, promotional, professional and educational use by the RAIC; Publicity in RAIC publications media, including any releases to promote the 2013 / 14 or future RAIC Alberta Chapter Annual Architectural Photo Competition or similar initiative and programs; To announce awards, secure sponsorship opportunities, use submitted materials to educate the public about architecture, design, tourism and architecture, including but not limited to pages on the RAIC website. Submissions curated for travelling exhibitions in various locations across the country including the prestigious Festivals of Architecture and at select international events. Unlimited access and use by the RAIC and sponsors of the competition (as permitted by the RAIC) for promotional purposes in connection with the promotion of the competition and promotion of future events and activities by the RAIC and sponsors of competition. Images will be retained by the RAIC and the physical and digital media through which the submissions are provided to the RAIC will become the property of the RAIC. For all materials submitted, the copyright notice and the credits must be provided by the entrant to the RAIC. Photographs, graphics, postcards, books, electronic media, etc published, will include the credits and any copyright notice with all material distributed to other media or retained in its archives. The RAIC will not be responsible for the failure of other persons or media to identify this information in their publications. No royalties or other amounts shall be payable by the RAIC for use of these materials. Affirmation: I affirm that I am the sole owner of the materials identified in this Release Form; that they are original works; that I, as a copyright holder, 18 years and above, have granted my permission to the RAIC to use these materials for the purpose stated in this Release; and that neither these materials, nor the permission granted hereby infringes upon the copyright, moral right, trademark, or related intellectual property rights of others. Name of copyright holder: Name / title of work Signature: Date (mm/dd/yyyy): CFE-13
1 st Annual Architectural Photo Competition September 16, 2013 - February 27, 2014 Photo Identification Information Sheet Please Fill out form. One form for each entry Photo Title: Location of subject photographed: City or Town or County in Alberta Date of Completion [subject / work photographed] (mm/yyyy): Date Photo was taken (mm/yyyy): Does photo contain any recognizable people Yes No (if yes, complete the Subjects-in-Photo Release Form) Client / Owner of photographed Subject: Please print the client name, correctly spelled, exactly as you wish it to appear on the certificate should you win. Corrections / reprint fees may apply for any changes. Design Team / Consultants / Other significant players associated with the work: Architect: Designer: Engineer(please specify type) Artist: Interior Designer: Others (Please provide details): Caption / description of photo - (Limited to maximum of 50 words). The caption / description, intended to be printed on the back of the Postcard, must include the title of photo. It is strongly recommended that Entrants research and list the name of the building s Architect, and other pertinent information required on the Entry Form and this Photo Identification Information Sheet. Entrants are strongly recommended to submit photographs / images that: reflect and depict the salient architecture and design themes that make Alberta a unique travel destination; showcase the beauty of the existing stock of architecture hidden within Alberta; have composition(s) that present the narrative effectively without additional explanations necessary. provide an opportunity to educate and communicate what constitutes high quality architecture from the entrant s view point. CFE-14
1 st Annual Architectural Photo Competition September 16, 2013 - February 27, 2014 Parental Consent Form Instructions: Parents and/or legal guardians, please read this Consent Form and the Competition Rules and Conditions in the Call for Entry Pacjkage carefully. If you wish to give consent, please complete and sign this Consent Form, and enclose the signed and completed form with the entry. Submissions that are not accompanied by properly signed and completed Parental Consent Forms and any other necessary information required for the competition will not be considered for the competition by the RAIC. I (We), Full name(s) of custodial and/or non-custodial parent(s)/legal guardian(s), am (are) the lawful custodial and/or non-custodial parent(s)/legal guardian(s)) of: Child s full name ( Entrant ) Date of birth (mm/dd/yyyy) Grade Entrant s School By signing this form, the Entrant has my (our) consent and permission to enter the RAIC Alberta Chapter 1st Annual Architectural Photo Competition as an Entrant (under 18) and I (We) have read the Competition Rules and Conditions and that I (we) and the Entrant will be bound by these Rules and Conditions. I (We) also allow the Entrant s name, age, grade level and school to be displayed along with his / her submission. I (We) also allow the Entrant to participate in any media or promotional events, including any possible winner ceremonies, media interviews, and publicity events, related to the Photo Competition. [Full name(s) and signature(s) of custodial and/or non-custodial parent(s)/legal guardian(s)]: Full name (s) Signature(s) Date Questions regarding this consent should be directed to me (us) at: Home Address: Phone number: of custodial and/or non-custodial parent(s)/legal guardian(s) - including postal code. E-mail address: Privacy Disclaimer: Any personal information collected during the course of the Competition by the RAIC will only be used for administering this competition, or as otherwise set out in the Competition Rules and Conditions. Except where prohibited by law, participation in the Contest constitutes the Entrant s and his or her parent s/legal guardian s consent to the storage, use and disclosure of the Entrant s entry details as set out in the Competition Rules and Conditions and per RAIC Privacy Policy. CFE-15
Architecture Canada RAIC Alberta Chapter 1 st Annual Architectural Photo Competition September 16, 2013 - February 27, 2014 Photo: Edmonton Clinic, University of Alberta, Edmonton. Architect: Stantec Photo by Samuel Oboh 2013 Thank you to our Sponsors Layout & Graphics Design by Samuel Oboh RAIC Alberta 2013