Prize Photography from the 2022 Utah State Fair

Photography is fun! More people are enjoying the hobby and business of photography than ever before. Today it is possible to take and view instantly your work without having to wait for film to be processed.

There are numerous categories in which an individual can enter his or her work in the Utah State Fair. No matter what your photographic interest is or what equipment you are using, you can produce an entry for the Utah State Fair that will be enjoyed by those visiting the Photography Division. Curtis Parker, supervisor of the Utah State Fair Photography Division, explains, “The photos entered into the fair inspire and challenge others to take up the hobby of photography. Even if you are not involved in taking pictures, viewing them is an enjoyable pastime. Since digital pictures can be processed in Photoshop, it is amazing to see the quality and versatility of the finished product.”

Parker would like to encourage creativity by having photographers look differently at the things around them. He challenges photographers to find interesting things in their environment. Think and shoot out of the lens!

The photographic division of the Utah State Fair is sponsored by Nikon Cameras. Their generosity is currently providing the Photography Department of the State Fair with many improvements.

Read how the State Fair Exhibition has made an impact on the students at Hobble Creek Elementary…CLICK HERE.

Resources

• Press release for your school or institution to distribute
• Educational Materials
  • Picture This (TEP Curriculum)
  • “Why Teach Art?”
  • “Looking at Art”

2023-2024 Traveling Schedule

Rich Middle School, Laketown, 10/2 - 31
Delta Public Library, 12/7/23 - 1/31/24
Millcreek City Hall, Millcreek Community Foundation Gallery, 2/2 - 3/4
Layton Hospital, 3/25 - 5/4
Kamas Library, 6/3 - 7/9

2022-2023 Traveling Schedule

Rich Middle School, Laketown, Sep 9 - Oct 27, 2022
Wasatch Public Library, Heber City, Nov 17 - Dec 29, 2022
Utah State Capitol, 4th Floor, Jan 7 - Mar 5, 2023
Duchesne Public Library, Duchesne, Mar 8 - Apr 10, 2023
Beaver Public Library, Beaver, Apr 13 - Jun 13, 2023

2021-2022 Traveling Schedule

Delta Public Library, Delta, 10/15 - 11/11
Utah State Capitol, Salt Lake City, 11/12 - 12/28
Canyon Community Center Gallery, Springdale, COVID Cancelation
Cedar City Public Library, Cedar City, 2/18 - 3/24
Orem Public Library, Orem, 3/25 - 4/27

2020-2021 Traveling Schedule

This exhibit was canceled due to issues with the pandemic. It is scheduled to resume for the 2021-2022 year.

2019-2020 Traveling Schedule

Delta City Public Library, Delta, 9/19 – 9/18
Ledges Event Center, Coalville, 11/26 – 12/30
Early Light Academy, Daybreak, 1/6/2020 – 1/30
Cedar City Public Library, Cedar City, 2/3 – 3/8
Boulder Community Center Gallery, Boulder, 3/10 – 4/13
Duchesne Public Library, Duchesne, Canceled