Snap and win: The Wolfsonian-FIU sponsors photography contest


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Like photography? Then you are going to love this: The Wolfsonian-FIU and the new b2 miami downtown hotel opening early in 2013 have partnered for the Capturing Miami – You Should b2! Photography Contest.

Through this initiative, amateur and professional shutterbugs have the chance to win $1,000 in cash, complimentary hotel stays, and the opportunity for their work to be showcased in the hotel, as well as The Wolfsonian-FIU in Miami Beach.

The contest, which kicked off earlier this month, closes on Monday, Dec. 31. A panel of judges, including talented art directors and curators from the museum and representatives from the hotel, will announce the top 20 finalists on Jan. 9.  The images will then be posted on the b2 miami downtown Facebook page from Jan. 22 to Feb. 8, where fans can “Like,” or vote for, the photograph they feel is most symbolic of Miami.

The top three winners will be unveiled at a private VIP reception in February and will receive:

  • One (1) Grand Prize: $1,000, a five-night stay at b2 miami downtown (subject to availability; blackout dates may apply) and their winning image exhibited in the hotel lobby.
  • One (1) Second Prize: $500, a three-night stay at b2 miami downtown and their winning image exhibited in the hotel lobby or other common area.
  • One (1) Third Prize: a two-night stay at b2 miami downtown and their winning image exhibited in the hotel lobby or other common area.

Images must be submitted in a digital format (.JPEG, .JPG, or .TIFF) and at least 10800 x 7200 pixels at 300 dpi resolution.