Photo contest celebrates museums

Photo contest celebrates museums - 19.04.2012

Museum lovers and budding photographers of all ages are being invited to take part in a photo contest
to mark the 35th anniversary of International Museum Day (IMD).

The aim of contest, organised by the International Council of Museums, is to celebrate museums all over the world through each participant’s perspective and marks the IMD anniversary in an original and playful way.
On their own, with friends or family, participants are invited to take a photo of themselves in their favourite museum with the IMD Badge on display. An international jury will reward the best picture, which must be original and dynamic, highlighting the badge and the museum.
Submissions from all around the world are expected, and will be shared online. The best photograph will also be featured in the June issue of ICOM News and the winner will receive a “surprise bag” full of goodies from museum stores around the world.
Deadline for submission is  April 22, 2012 and results will be  available May 18, 2012
Photographs and participation form must be sent by email to the following address: imd@icom.museum 
For further information please visit the website: http://imd2012.icom.museum
Every year since 1977, IMD is organised worldwide around May 18. From America to Oceania, through Europe, Asia and Africa, IMD is a fantastic opportunity to encourage public awareness of the role of museums in the development of society.
In 2011, IMD garnered record‐breaking participation with almost 30,000 museums hosting events in more than 120 countries.
Created in 1946, ICOM (International Council of Museums) is an international non‐governmental organisation maintaining formal relations with Unesco. Within the United Nations, ICOM has a consultative status with the Economic and Social Council. ICOM is the only international organisation representing museums and museum professionals on a global level.

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