Capture the Cache Exhibition

This exhibit is open to any amateur or professional photographer except Cache NHA employees and board members, jurors and members of their immediate families. Entrants must be at least 16 years of age to participate. The competition is open to residents and visitors alike.

• Submissions must be made digitally through our designated platform by May 2, 2025. Photographs must both be submitted digitally, either the original photographs or photographs of the artwork. Images can be in color or black and white. Images must be a minimum resolution of 300 DPI (dots per inch) and no smaller than 3072 x 2304 pixels (or 10.24 x 7.68 inches). Images should be in RGB color format and be submitted as JPG (at high quality) or PNG. Do not resample small files to fit requirements, as it will compromise the quality of the image. Images can be horizontal or vertical.
• Each photographer or artist may submit up to three pieces per category for consideration. Maximum entry is nine submissions per photographer. All pieces will be submitted on one Entry Form.
• Each submission must be accompanied by a title and medium.
• Each submission must be labeled FirstName_LastName_Category_SubmissionNumber. For example, John_Smith_Agriculture_1
• Each photograph must specify the location within the Cache NHA the photograph was taken.

• Entry fee $0
• Photographers will receive a $25 commission for each image selected for exhibition.

• Photographers whose work is selected for the exhibition will be notified via email after submissions end. Exact date TBD.

Photos containing recognizable people must be accompanied by a model release form (available under Photo Release) signed by the subject or a parent or legal guardian, if subject is under 18 years of age.

Each photographer will retain all rights to any image submitted – including ownership if applicable – other than those rights licensed in the next sentence. By entering the contest, each photographer hereby grants to the Cache la Poudre River National Heritage Area (i) a nonexclusive, worldwide, irrevocable, royalty-free license to reproduce, sell reproductions, distribute, publicly display the images submitted to the Cache la Poudre River National Heritage Area and (ii) the right to use the photographer’s/artists name, city and state of residence in promotions and other publications. Photographs and artwork, regardless of the medium, will not be returned. The winning images with appropriate credit will appear on the Cache la Poudre River National Heritage Area website, social media channels and upcoming printed materials.

Photos containing recognizable people must be accompanied by a model release form signed by the subject or a parent or legal guardian, if the subject is under 18 years of age.

Submission to this call for entry constitutes acceptance of all the requirements and terms outlined above.

1. What types of artwork is accepted?
   1. We are only accepting photographs.
2. How many pieces can I submit?
   1. Entrants can submit 3 pieces per category for a total of 9 pieces total. All pieces will be submitted on one Entry Form.
3. Who do I contact regarding questions about the Capture the Cache Exhibition submissions and event?
   1. Please contact Rylyn Todd (rtodd@poudreheritage.org) with any questions.