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Winterfest 2010 Photo Contest Winners

The winning photographs from the Winterfest 2010 photo contest are currently on display on the lower level of the library. We also uploaded these photographs to the library's flickr account for an online gallery, but seeing them in person with their ribbons is much more impressive.

The winners in each category are listed below, and are also linked to the online photographs.

Amateur

1st Place: Peter Lee
2nd Place: Stephen Mayotte
3rd Place: Kevin McCarthy
Honorable Mention: Stephen Mayotte
Honorable Mention: Wayne Daigle
People's Choice: Jenn Holden

Professional

1st Place: Robert Moll
2nd Place: Vera Kaufman
3rd Place: Vera Kaufman
People's Choice: Lee Fortier

Student

1st Place: Lucy Schultz
2nd Place: Lucy Schultz
3rd Place: Lucy Schultz
People's choice: Lucy Schultz

The photo contest is a part of every Winterfest, so be sure to carry your camera with you and submit your best shots next year!

Winterfest: Feb 5-7, 2010

Come out and celebrate Wintefest with the rest of the Chelmsford this weekend!

Events are scheduled all over town, starting Friday night with snowshoeing at Russell Mill Forest and ending with a winter nature walk at the Archer Meadowbrook Reservation, with all sorts of fun indoor and outdoor activities for the entire family in between.

Check out the Wintefest Schedule of Events for complete details, and a map to each event location.

And if you go snowshoeing Friday night, be sure to stop by the library afterward to warm up with our "Sweet Suspense and Lethal Libations" event - lots of desserts, books and conversation.

2010 WinterFest Photo Contest Applications

Like taking photographs? Submit your favorites to the Chelmsford's 2010 Winterfest Photo Contest!

The Chelmsford Cultural Council's 14th Annual Chelmsford Photography Contest at the Chelmsford Center for the Arts (CCA) will be on display during Winterfest, Saturday & Sunday, February 6-7, 2010.

Applications are due by Friday, Jan 29th, 2010, and can be dropped off at the library. Application forms are available at the Reference Desk and also on the Cultural Council's website in both pdf format [pdf] and as a Word document [doc].

Contest Rules:

• Three categories: Professional, Amateur, Student (through High School)
• Each person limited to three (3) entries
• Black & white or color photos accepted
• Each photograph (excluding the mat board frame), must have one dimension of at least 8 inches (ex: 6x9, 8X10, etc.)
• All prints should be framed with a paper mat frame or dry mounted onto a mat board. No wood or metal frames!
• Only photos taken after January 1, 2009 are eligible
• Photos will be judged on composition, general appeal, and technical merit
• All entries must be received by Friday, January 29, 2010
• No late entries will be accepted, no exceptions
• Limit of one prize per contestant
• Entrants must be residents of Chelmsford
• All entries will be displayed at the Chelmsford Center for the Arts (CCA) during Winterfest on Saturday and Sunday (February 6-7, 2010) and will remain up through February 13th. Photos may be picked up after February 18th at the Community Services Office of the Chelmsford
  Public Library
• Winning photos may be published in the local newspaper and/or displayed at the library
• Cash Prizes awarded in each category: $100, $75 & $50

Brought to you by the Chelmsford Cultural Council, your local chapter of the Massachusetts Cultural Council. For more information, visit ChelmsfordCulturalCouncil.com or contact Bruce Magnuson at bmagphoto@yahoo.com or 978-251-1229.

The winning photos from the 2009 contest are picture above - see the complete list of winners.

Winterfest Photo Contest

Chelmsford 2009 Winterfest was a big hit, and the photography contest was particularly successful. Over 140 photos were submitted - more than ever before - and some of them are incredible.

The winning photos in each category are currently on display on the lower level of the Chelmsford Library. They will remain on display until the end of March, so if you didn't get to see them at the Chelmsford Senior Center during Winterfest, you still have time.

The winners in each category are:
Student

• 1st Place: Lucy Schultz
• 2nd Place: Alexander Lin
• 3rd Place: Alexa Lambros
• Honorable Mention: Ethan Levine

Amateur

• 1st Place: Neil J. Jorgensen
• 2nd Place: Christopher Livingston
• 3rd Place: Christopher Ball
• Honorable Mention: Peter Lee

Professional

• 1st Place: Robert Moll
• 2nd Place: Lee Fortier
• 3rd Place: Bruce Magnuson
• Honorable Mention: Lee Fortier

People's Choice

• Student: Peter Joseph Miller
• Amateur: Chris Livingston
• Professional: Robert Moll

After the end of March, the winning photographers can pick up their photos at the Library. All other photographs entered into the Winterfest contest can also be picked up at the Library any time before the end of March.

WinterFest & One Book Events

If you're still looking for something to do this weekend, Chelmsford has a lot of options. This weekend is Chelmsford's WinterFest, and there will be activities and events all over town.

The Library is sponsoring two events to kick off our One Book reading program:

WinterFest Social - Friday, Feb. 6th, 7:00 p.m.
Get in the mood for Three Cups of Tea with an Central Asian-themed party. There will be Asian-inspired buffets (with foods from India Palace and Feng Shui) as well as samplings of desserts from other local restaurants. Music will be performed by 35th Parallel, a unique world music duo. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. Tickets are available at the Library - $20 in advance and $25 at the door.

Greg Mortenson Visit - Sunday, Feb. 8th, 11 a.m.
Co-author of Three Cups of Tea and co-founder of the Central Asia Institute and Pennies for Peace, Greg Mortenson has established over 78 schools in rural and often volatile regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan. He will speak at the Performing Arts Center at Chelmsford High School. Seating is limited, and we expect a large crowd. This talk will be broadcast live by Chelmsford Telemedia on cable channel 22, and DVDs will be available at the library.

Come out and make WinterFest 2009 a success!