Carefree seeks photo entries for desert garden

STAFF REPORT~ 2/22/2012

A new photo contest is being held featuring the Carefree Desert Garden, donated by Desert Foothills Landscape. The 4 acre Garden, in the Carefree park on Easy Street, contains many spectacular and rare plants. All photos must include the Garden but may include other features in the surrounding environment.
Entries will be accepted through March 18. The Town of Carefree will have first rights to use the photos that are entered. Photos may be used for calendars and other merchandise, and for Carefree marketing. The photographer will be credited.
Entries are free. Complete the entry form, sign it, attach it to the back of your 8" x 10" print/s, and deliver it in an envelope with your name printed on the outside. Drop locations include The UPS Stores in the Basha's Center, the Albertson's Center and the Fry's Center, and the photo counter at CVS in the Carefree Lowe's Center. Entry forms may be obtained at these locations and at Carefree Town Hall, 8 Sundial Circle, or downloaded from the Town of Carefree website at carefree.org/.
12 photos will be chosen by 3 professional photographers and displayed for public favorite voting at the Carefree Fine Chocolate and Art Festival on March 30, 31 and April 1st, the Desert Foothills Library April 2nd-7th, and the Cave Creek Museum April 9th-15th.
The awards ceremony will be held on April 21st in the Carefree Amphitheater during the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast. Gift certificates from local businesses will be presented to the winners, with a special prize going to public favorite.