The Andover Institute is sponsoring its Second Annual Photography Contest as part of this year’s Fourth of July celebration on the Andover Village Green. Participants may enter up to two photos, ready for hanging, and the photos must have been taken within the town of Andover (including East Andover and Potter Place). Entry is free and the public will get to vote on their favorite photos on parade day.

The contest is open to amateur photo enthusiasts of all ages. Those who wish to participate should notify contest coordinator Jay Fitzpatrick by Thursday, June 15, by simply emailing him their intentions to jall@nulltds.net. Upon notification, he will send further instructions.

Images may be printed, matted and framed, or mounted on foam core, or printed on aluminum or other substrates, such as canvas, wood or fabric, framed or unframed, with maximum final size of 16×20 inches, oriented horizontally or vertically. Each entry must be ready to hang, with entrants providing hanging wire or hooks on the backs of their entries, as well as their name and phone number on the back.

Each participant may enter up to two photos, so they are encouraged to carefully select their best!

Submitted photos should be delivered to the Village Green between 8 and 9 AM on Tuesday, July 4. The Institute will have an EZ tent set up near the Stone Chapel, where the photos will be displayed throughout the day. The public will be given ballots so they can vote for their top choice.

Awards will be given based on the popular vote, and a “Best of Show” award will be selected by a panel of judges. Ribbons will be given to all participants and the vote-getters will receive special recognition, including having their images published in the Andover Beacon and various other publications and media outlets.

For more information or to express interest in participating by Thursday, June 15, please contact Fitzpatrick at: jall@nulltds.net.