The St. Joseph Public Library, Downtown branch, is hosting an amateur photography contest.

The theme is “Focus on a Hero.”

Contestants can submit up to five photographs depicting their interpretation of the theme to the Downtown Library, 927 Felix Street. The deadline for submitting pictures is 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2015. The photographs may be framed or unframed and should be no larger than 8” by 10” inches.

The program is open to all ages with judging divisions divided into two age categories: youth up to 17 years of age and adults 18 years and older.

The photographs will be judged by professional photographers from the St. Joseph area. The first place winners in each age category will receive $50.00 and second place will receive $25.00. There will also be an overall staff pick award of $25.00.

Prizes will be awarded on August 18th at 7:00 p.m. at a reception at the Downtown Library.
Call 232-7729 with any questions.