Inspired by World Heritage Photography Competition
You are invited to enter the Inspired by World Heritage Photography Competition 2009. The theme of this year's competition is ‘vibrant heritage'. Your image should capture the energy and spirit of any Site inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List, whether it is a bustling historic town or the colourful displays of the natural world. Ancient, modern, natural and man-made: the World Heritage List an amazingly diverse register of our planet's most important places.
You can find out more about our outstanding cultural and natural heritage at www.unesco.org/whc.
A selection of images will be displayed at this year's Saltaire Festival on the finale weekend 19th-20th September. The competition is sponsored by Jessops, the biggest high street retailer of everything photographic. There £250 of Jessops vouchers to be won including a £150 first prize!
The closing date for entries is Friday 28th August. CLICK HERE FOR AN ENTRY FORM.
Saltaire became a World Heritage Site in 2001 and is one of only 27 in the UK and its overseas territories. Built between 1853 and 1876 it is one of the best preserved examples of a Victorian mill town. In recent times it has undergone an extensive regeneration as an arts, retail and tourism destination. Salts Mill houses one of the largest collections of paintings by David Hockney.
Saltaire Festival is fast becoming one of the most important regional arts festivals attracting over 40,000 visitors in the finale weekend. For more information about the festival visit www.saltairefestival.co.uk
For further details about the competition contact Craig McHugh, Saltaire World Heritage Site Officer, by calling 01274 435319 or by emailing craig.mchugh@bradford.gov.uk.
Download our poster for more information.