Today, as part of #WorldPhotographyDay, Mayor John Tory announced the launch of the Scarborough’s New View photography contest in partnership with Scarborough Arts. The City of Toronto and Scarborough Arts are calling upon new and experienced photographers to take their best photos of people, places and things in Scarborough.
Starting today until September 30, contestants are encouraged to post their photos to Instagram or Facebook with hashtag #scarboroughphoto to enter. Contestants can enter more than once for their chance to win. Scarborough’s New View photography contest has been made possible with the support of Scarborough Arts, Ontario Arts Council and XVXY Photo. Contest details are available at https://www.toronto.ca/photo-l
Anthony Gebrehiwot, a noted photographer, community leader and social entrepreneur has been appointed as the creative lead for the photo contest.
Winners will be selected by a jury led by Toronto’s Photo Laureate Michéle Pearson Clarke.
Toronto’s Photo Laureate is the first position of its kind in Canada. It honours a photographer recognized for exceptional photography and whose work focuses on subjects relevant to Torontonians. The Photo Laureate champions photography and visual arts in the city, and uses her perspective to create a dialogue on contemporary issues.
On November 26, 2019, Toronto City Council called for the City’s Photo Laureate to commission a public photographic project or contest to highlight the best of Scarborough and this contest is a result of that decision.
#WorldPhotographyDay is an annual, worldwide celebration of the art, craft, science and history of photography.
Quotes:
“This new contest will showcase all that Scarborough has to offer and provide residents an opportunity to participate in the visual representation of their own communities. I encourage residents to take part in this contest and to show us what they discover after exploring the beautiful community of Scarborough.”
– Mayor John Tory
“The New View photo contest is a great opportunity to present and celebrate the visual stories of day-to-day life in our community. I look forward to seeing what emerges as the eyes and lenses of our local photographers capture the creativity, vibrancy, diversity and strength of the people and places in our community and its many neighbourhoods.”
– Deputy Mayor Michael Thompson (Ward 21 Scarborough Centre), Chair of the Economic Development and Culture committee
“What we think, believe and understand about our city is shaped by the creation and circulation of images, because ultimately photographs tell stories. This contest will give us all a chance to explore and learn about Scarborough from the important stories these photographs will tell us.”
– Photo Laureate, Michéle Pearson Clarke
SOURCE: City of Toronto
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