NPAC sponsors Sartore photo contest

Niswonger Performing Arts Center news

He’s been around the world with his camera and he will be at the Niswonger to tell the stories behind the pictures on Sunday, April 21, at 3 p.m. A “Wild About Life” Photo Contest is announced and offered for all age groups with the winning entries receiving a free admission to see Joel Sartore speak on April 21. Here’s how to take part:

1. CAPTURE A SHOT — Using a camera or digital phone, capture an image of nature or animals. The picture submitted can be a past or present work.

2. SUBMIT — Images can be submitted in various ways to accommodate all entries. Images will be received, beginning today and ending Friday, April 17. Entries must be submitted with a name and contact information. The image will be displayed with the photographers name unless indicated otherwise.

No-Photo-Left-Behind submission options:

• Option 1: Traditional Method — By mail or personal delivery to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center, c/o Joel Sartore Challenge, 10700 Ohio 118 South, Van Wert, OH 45891, Box Office hours for submission: Noon-4 p.m., Monday-Friday.
• Option 2: Email Option — Submissions can be emailed to marketing@npacvw.org.
• Option 3: Social Media — Using Facebook, posts can be linked to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio in the post description. To do this, one must first “like” the Niswonger Facebook page. Images can also be messaged through Facebook. Using Twitter, tweets should be tagged with @NISWONGERpac or tagged with #NPACVW. Using Instagram, posts must be tagged #NPACVW. Be certain to share contact information for notification of winning.

3. WIN! — Winners will be chosen daily, beginning April 15-19. Winners will be chosen subjectively based upon image creativity. The daily winner will receive a free ticket to experience Joel Sartore on Sunday, April 21, at 3 p.m. The winning images will be displayed in the Grand Lobby display case on the day of the Joel Sartore event. All entries will be displayed via slideshow on the Grand Lobby Monitors.

Winning recipients tickets will be held in “will call”. The winning image will be posted to the Niswonger social media pages daily. All entries will be collected and displayed in an album on the NISWONGER Facebook page.

Ready. Set. Go! Be part of the fun. Capture nature’s beauty. Before taking shots, be inspired by the amazing works of Joel Sartore www.joelsartore.com.

Be Amazed! Tickets available for the Joel Sartore April 21 event through the Box Office at 419-238-6722 or online at www.npacvw.org.