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Salem Public Library
"America the Beautiful" Photography Contest

"America the Beautiful" Photography Contest

Let's celebrate America's 250th Anniversary with a photography contest! This competition is free to participate in and there is no library card required!

Let's celebrate America's 250th Anniversary with a photography contest! This competition is free to participate in and there is no library card required!

The rules are simple:

-Photos must showcase American history or landscapes.

-No nudes, profanity, advertising, or political campaigning.

-Photos must be taken by you (no AI generated images).

-Participants are allowed to submit only ONE photo.

-This contest is designed for ages 9-99 years.

-Please include your name, age, and phone number when submitting your photos.

-Photos may be submitted in either of the following ways: Printed and in-person or through Facebook Messenger.

- The contest is limited to residents within the Ozarks region since the prize must be pick up in-person.

Submissions will be accepted from May 26th through July 31st. Voting will occur in the library from August 8th through September 5th. The winning photo will be determined by the highest number of votes. The winning photographer will receive a $50 gift card!

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call us at 573-729-4331.