May will again mark the annual celebration of Historic
Preservation Month throughout the United States with numerous events around the
country that acknowledge the importance of historic preservation.
Sauk County, with its rich and varied history is replete with
examples of a wide variety of architecture in both rural and incorporated areas.
A photography contest will provide the vehicle for county residents to explore
the historic heritage of the county by capturing the historic essence through
the art of photography. The photo contest will be sponsored by the Sauk County
University of Wisconsin Extension Office - Arts and Culture Committee, a part
of the Sauk County Board of Supervisors, and overseen by the Sauk County
Historical Society.
To be eligible, photos must be:
Taken in Sauk County, with a subject of historic,
architectural or archeologicalinterest.
Printed on photographic paper, 5x7 inches
in size. Entries will be evaluated based on historic significance, artistic
merit, and technical merit. Up to 5 photos may be submitted.
Entry forms can be downloaded from the Sauk County Historical
Society website at: www.saukcountyhistory.org or obtained by calling the
Historical Society at 608-356-1001.
For consideration, photographs are due at the Sauk County
Historical Society, P.O. Box 651,
Baraboo, WI 53913,by May
8, 2010. Prizes will be awarded for the best photos as follows:
First Prize $100
Second Prize $75
Third Prize $50
Photos will not be returned and may
be published in area newspapers, displayed locally and included on the SCHS Web
site.
