Announcing the Revisiting CITY 2000 25th Anniversary Photo Contest
Introduction
Mark your calendars and don’t miss out! Participate in this 4-week photo contest for UIC students from Mon., Sept. 8, through Sun., Oct. 5 by recreating select images from the original CITY 2000 photo series for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card and have your photo temporarily displayed in the Richard J. Daley Library. Check out our Instagram for the weekly prompts!
To submit a photo:
Participants should upload a high-quality JPG or PNG file (file must be at 300 PPI with the longest side of the image measuring at least 13.3 inches or pixel dimensions of 4000 x 3000 pixels) via our submission form by the deadline listed below. Please ensure sharing is on so your photo is visible in the Box folder.
Files should be named as such: Contest_Week[insert number]_[Your UIC UIN #]
Participants may only submit one original photo per prompt, but are welcome to submit photos for multiple prompts; however, they only have the chance to win a gift card once.
Deadlines for each prompt:
Week 1: “Presidential Towers” — Submit by 11:59 p.m. on Sun., Sept. 14
Week 2: “Manny's Cafeteria and Delicatessen” — Submit by 11:59 p.m. on Sun., Sept. 21
Week 3: “A participant wearing a dragon mask costume, at the Chinese New Year celebrations” — Submit by 11:59 p.m. on Sun., Sept. 28
Week 4: “Kids & Kites Fest” — Submit by 11:59 p.m. on Sun., Oct. 5
The contest is open to UIC students only. Winners will be announced at the CITY 2000 25th Anniversary Celebration on Oct. 14 at 3 p.m. at the Richard J. Daley Library.
For questions, email lib-engage@uic.edu
Sponsored by the UIC University Library and the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs.