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Students vie for prizes in traveling photo exhibit
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Posted on Oct 16 2008
Photos could speak a thousand words, especially when describing how a culture has influenced an entire community.
Taro Leaf, Inc. and the Northern Mariana Islands Council on the Humanities, through a grant provided by the National Endowment on the Humanities We the People program, is showcasing over 30 photos from students all across the CNMI that reflect on what their culture has contributed to the community.
Tinian High School, Mt. Carmel High School, Chacha Ocean View Junior High School, Saipan Community School, Dandan Elementary School and Kagman Elementary School participated in the contest called “My Photo, My Culture 2008.”
The photos are on display on the first ever CNMI traveling photo exhibit, which started last weekend at Tinian Youth Center, then heading to the Rota Youth Center today and finally on Saipan at the Pacific Islands Club main lobby from October 24-30, which is also in celebration of Humanities Month.
“We are pleased that the students were able to showcase their talent and creativity through photography. This is a wonderful way of sharing the diverse cultures here in the CNMI,” said Taro Leaf project coordinator Laila Y. Boyer.
After the traveling exhibit, the student photographs will be judged according to the following criteria:
Relevancy to Topic: Is the photo an obvious illustration of a culture in the CNMI? Does it follow the artistic interpretation of how this culture has contributed to the community?
Composition/Arrangement: Are the objects in the photo arranged in a meaningful, pleasing manner or are they “haphazard”? Did the photographer use the best angle or otherwise interesting perspective?
Focus/Sharpness: Is the object of the photo in focus? If not in sharp focus, does it appear to be an intentional effect to enhance the image in some “artistic” way?
Creativity: Does the photographer show some creative thought or original idea in the making of this image?
The first and second place winners will receive up to $500 in cash and other prizes for their schools.
Special thanks to the Tinian Mayor’s Office, the Rota Mayor’s Office and the Pacific Islands Club. For more information, visit www.wethepeoplecnmi.com. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B]
