BANC Flash!

The Bethel Area Nonprofit Collaborative (BANC) invites the community to participate in the BANC Flash, a one-day photo contest on June 7, 2017. Participants may submit a photo taken on Wednesday, June 7th between 5:00AM-4:00PM. The subject of the photo must be something here, in our community, that is meaningful to the photographer: a favorite spot, a beautiful view, a friendly neighbor. Together with the photo, participants must include one to two sentences explaining why the photo is meaningful. Prizes will be awarded for several categories, including a People’s Choice Award.

See below for submission guidelines.

Following the submission of all the photos, contest participants and the public are invited to The Gem from 5:00-7:00PM, on June 7, to view the photos and cast a vote for People’s Choice, watch a short, inspiring film about a Maine community, share their stories through Mahoosuc Heart & Soul, and enjoy free refreshments. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. Representatives from BANC’s thirty member organizations will be there, and will be happy to share information about the great work they are doing in this community.

BANC holds a celebration each spring to bring the community together, celebrate what each person loves about this place, and to learn more about the not-for-profit organizations that serve this community through after-school activities, serving people with disabilities, building community trails, protecting the environment, leading community service, and much, much more.

Detailed Submission Guidelines:

• People of all ages are encouraged to submit photos.
• The photo must be taken on June 7, 2017 between 5:00AM-4:00PM.
• Using the hashtag #bancflash, post your photo on Instagram (preferred) or Facebook. In the comments, include one to two sentences explaining why the photo is meaningful to you.
• Email submissions accepted. Send to amyscott@bethelmainenonprofits.org with #bancflash in the subject line.
• Email submissions must be received by 2:00PM.
• Printed photos accepted. Drop-off photo and two-sentence description in-person with Amy Scott at The Gem Co-Working Space by 2:00PM.
• A jury will chose all the winners, with the exception of the People’s Choice Award.