Friends of Bald Mountain Recreation Area (FOBMRA) and Orion Art Center (OAC) jointly offer a community opportunity to honor a great natural resource, Bald Mountain Recreation Area State Park, a treasure in Oakland County.
Beginning this month, CAPTURING BALD MOUNTAIN BEAUTY, a four-season photography celebration of the state park located in Oakland, Orion and Addison Townships, will start in the beautiful season of autumn.
The photography contest and exhibit includes just two categories; first nature in the park and second, recreation in the state park with people enjoying activities in the park. There are two age groups — 11 and under and 12 to 99.
Photos entries must be 8 by 10 or larger, black and white or color, matted and suitable for hanging (framing is optional, but recommended).
Participants may enter up to three pieces. Entry fee is $25 for the public or $15 for OAC or ROBMRA.
The contest offers a best of show award, as well as first, second and third in the categories. Cash prizes total over $1,000.
The contest deadline is set to offer opportunity to photograph the state park in fall, winter, spring and summer. Thus, entries are due on July 22, 2005 by 4 p.m. to Orion Art Center.
‘This is a first time opportunity for the center to partner with another community organization to showcase the art of photography,? says Reggie Harrison, OAC Executive Director. ‘We are hoping many people will visit our local state park and bring their cameras.?
‘Bald Mountain Park has opportunities for exceptional sunrise and sunset photography as well as some high point scenic locations,? Bob Remer, MDRA Bald Mountain Recreation Area Park Manager and state park representative of the FOBMRA, says.
‘The wildlife and wild flowers, trees and plants in our important natural areas are exceptional subjects as well. We hope many park visitors will take advantage of this project and enjoy the park in all four seasons.?
For more information about Capturing Bald Mountain Beauty and for entry information packets, visit the Orion Art Center at 115 S. Anderson in downtown Lake Orion during business hours.
FOBMRA is a non-profit 501 c 3 organization supporting Bald Mountain Recreation Area over the last 14 years. Their quarterly newsletter, The Trail Marker, will highlight more information about the contest and exhibit. Their website is www.orion.lib.mi.us/fobmra/
Orion Art Center is a non profit community arts organization, celebrating its 25th anniversary.
Through classes, exhibits, demonstrations, lectures and performances, the center strives to bring the arts, in all its forms to area residents. Call 248-693-4986 for more information, or go their website at www.orionartcenter.org.