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EXHIBIT SPONSORS: Doug and Debby Kroeschen
ABOUT THE EXHIBIT:
The Shrode Photography Competition and Exhibition is a juried competition open to artists 18 years of age and older living in southern Illinois south of Interstate 70, including Charleston, IL. Eligible media accepted included photography created with photographic film, and digital images.
205 photographs were entered in this year’s competition from 51 different artists, representing 17 southern Illinois communities! 40 works were accepted representing 25 artists. We are delighted that so many people in the region are involved in the art of photography and that we are able to offer this challenge. Awards include cash prizes for Best of Show, 1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place and Honorable Mention Certificates.
The 2023 competition judge was Jenny Kettler. She holds a Masters of Fine Arts in Photography from SIU-E and a Bachelors of Arts in Photojournalism from the Missouri School of Journalism in Columbia, MO and Environmental Studies Certificate. She teaches photography at Lindenwood University, Maryville University and St. Louis Community College.