Victor Metoyer was a consummate artist and beloved member of the Bedford Boomers. In his honor the Boomers have established the Annual Victor Metoyer Memorial Photo Contest which is held in conjunction with the Bedford Boomers Annual Model Railroad Exhibition. Entry is open to all amateur photographers. All entries must be submitted no later than 4pm on Saturday of the Exhibition. Judging occurs late Saturday afternoon. All entries are expected to be on display to the public on Sunday during the Exhibition.

PLEASE READ THE RULES CAREFULLY!

Contest Rules and Information

2011 Entry Form

This is meant to be a friendly competition. Ribbons and nominal monetary prizes will be awarded in each category. (1st = $25, 2nd=$15, 3rd=$10)

Previous Contest Winners and Entries

Jury Information

Martin Fox

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2. Martin Fox is a professor of Art History at the New Hampshire Institute of Art in Manchester, NH.
   

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4. Specializing in Modern, Contemporary, and American art, and Martin teaches the History of Prints, and History of Photography. He is fascinated by what the visual arts can tell us about the past and present, and how artists have contributed to what it means to be human. Martin believes studying art history produces better writers, thinkers, and artists. .
   

Guy Lessard

1. Guy is a photographer, the Manager of the Ritz Store on Broadway in Salem, NH and past President of the Manchester Artists Association.
   

Leah Fox

1. Leah Fox is Director of Public Programs at the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, NH.
   
   Leah has eight years of experience working in art museums of all sizes and collections. As a museum educator, her overarching goal is to provide experiences through programs and interpretation that address visitors' varied interests and learning styles. This includes a strong commitment to accessibility for visitors with disabilities and special needs through universal design.
   

Henry Hupp (Alternate)

1. Henry Hupp is a longtime member of the Bedford Boomers.
   
   Henry has been an amateur photographer for over fifty years. In that time he has competed in many competitions and has been awarded medals and honor awards for his work. The Photographic Society of America (PSA) has awarded him four stars in Color Slide, two stars in B&W print and one star in Color Print categories for acceptances in international salons and has served as a judge in international salons. He has also been a semi-professional photographer with numerous photos published in national magazines, calendars and on AAA map and tour book covers.
   

The 2011 contest is sponsored by Digital Vistas Imaging, LLC.