The contest, open to all ages, will begin the morning of Saturday, July 8, when participants pick up disposable cameras at the KU museum from 10 a.m. to noon. Use of the disposable cameras by all contestants will ensure that the event rewards ingenuity and resourcefulness rather than technological superiority. Contestants will have until 5 p.m. the next day, Sunday, July 9, to photograph plants and animals and return the camera to the museum. Contestants also will be able to pick up their prints at the exhibit opening. The fee includes the cost of developing the film, and contestants will receive their prints.
Supplies are limited.
Camera America of Lawrence is supporting the contest. The KU Natural History Museum was established in 1864 and is internationally recognized for its public exhibits, collections, and research and graduate education in systematic biology. The museum is housed in Dyche Hall, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.