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WASHINGTON, February 16 – The British Council USA, the UK’s international organization for educational and cultural relations, invites up-and-coming photographers in Southern California to submit photographs on the theme of “Climate Change: Causes, Effects and Solutions in Los Angeles and Beyond.”
The contest is being held in honor of “NorthSouthEastWest: A 360º View of Climate Change,” a photographic exhibit on display at the UCLA Institute of the Environment from March 6 to March 17. Developed by the British Council in partnership with The Climate Group and Magnum Photos, the exhibit chronicles the impact of climate change in communities from all parts of the globe. Award-winning Magnum photographer Alex Majoli will be on hand to judge the competition.
All contest entries must be related to climate change in Southern California. Topics may include the physical and natural environment; technology; food; health; urban life; the economy; leadership; and renewable solutions. Winners will be selected based on originality, composition and visual impact and announced at a special reception on March 15. Prizes include an iPod, iTunes gift certificates and more.
The competition is open to U.S. residents only; entrants must not be professional photographers. The deadline to enter is March 8, 2006. For rules and information on how to enter, please visit the contest website.
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ABOUT THE BRITISH COUNCIL USA: An arm of the United Kingdom's international organization for educational and cultural relations, the British Council USA increases recognition of the wide array of learning opportunities available in the UK and facilitates educational cooperation between the US and UK. The organization also showcases British creativity by introducing the American public to high-quality, groundbreaking artistic achievement, and highlights the UK's scientific innovation in disciplines ranging from biotechnology to planetary science. Through its work, the British Council USA endeavors to promote an image of the UK that is up-to-date, vibrant, in the vanguard of new thinking and fully representative of the country’s geographic and cultural diversity.
CONTACT: Stacy Hope
(202) 588-7849
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