ONE DAY FOR SIGHT
A photo competition with a mission.
One Day For Sight has been designed to bring focus onto a gift that photographers depend on every day, their eyesight.
Photographers have fantastically tuned vision, coupled with a strong sense of design.
For this open competition, we would like you to produce a picture or pictures around the theme colour.
Funds from all entries will go to supporting our sight-saving projects.
Not only is this a fantastic opportunity to raise much needed funds, but the challenge will produce an exhibition of pictures that tells a striking story.
Entry is $30 per image submitted. See below for valid entry requirements.
Congratulations!
Congratulations to our all of our placed entrants and thank you to all entrants who submitted their work, all in the name of a great cause!
Our first place was awarded to Sarah Fairbanks, 2nd place to Samantha Russell and 3rd place to Francesco Pace Rizzi.
The 2021 theme: PINK!
A colour for all seasons.
Courageous. Confident. Vital.
The 2021 theme colour is brave. It’s a colour for every day – with nothing “everyday” about it.
Pink emboldens us to face everyday troubles with verve and vigor.
It is encouraging and uplifting, instills confidence, courage and spirit to meet the challenges of everyday life.
Prizes
Our thanks to our incredible sponsors for proving prizes for One Day For Sight 2021.
A world-class print for our worthy winners.
The top three placed entrants will receive a copy of their submission printed by Atkins Photo Lab (in addition to the prizes listed below). As Australia’s oldest lab, the talented team at Atkins Photo Lab make life easier and more beautiful for photographers. We thank Paul Atkins and the team at Atkins Photo Lab for supporting this competition, and Sight For All, once again in 2021
The new Zeiss lens – Batis 2/40 CF
Zeiss’s newest and best photo lens, the versatile Batis 2/40 CF is an exceptional prize for any artist. An all purpose lens that offers outstanding imaging quality, making it ideal for close-ups, read more about this incredible piece here.
Generously donated by Zeiss Australia and is valued at $2,099 RRP (AUD)
Since 1890 ZEISS has been producing lenses for photographers who make no compromises when it comes to telling their stories. The aim: to push boundaries and try out new things. Inspiring people – every day, time and again. With image quality that is truly unique.
Two incredible bags to carry your gear
Two tough bags equal an amazing prize! The Kata LighTri-318 UL Torso Pack is perfect to keep your camera within easy reach. The RidgeLine Pro BP 300 AW is a 25 liter daypack ready for the trail or the commute!
Generously donated by Photoco Camera House and is valued at a total of $484 RRP (AUD)
Located in the heart of Adelaide, Photoco Camera House is the oldest camera shop in South Australia. Family owned and operated since 1965, they have a huge range of second hand equipment and offer repairs and spare parts for equipment you already love plus printing services.
2 x $100 vouchers for the 2022 festival
2 x $100 vouchers for Adelaide Fringe 2022, which will run from 18 February to 20 March 2022. Be a part of the Adelaide Fringe, the biggest arts festival in the Southern Hemisphere!
Generously donated by Adelaide Fringe
For 21 magical days and nights, Fringe transforms Adelaide and greater South Australia. There is something for everyone at the Adelaide fringe with a variety of genres including theatre, comedy, circus & physical theatre, magic, music, cabaret and many more!
Our Judges
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Dr James Muecke AM
Patron -
Dr Lisa Slade
Assistant Director, Artistic Programs, Art Gallery of South Australia -
Hugo Michell
Art Gallery Director
Dr James Muecke AM
Patron
James is an eye surgeon based in Adelaide. He is a visiting consultant and senior lecturer at the Royal Adelaide Hospital and Women’s and Children’s Hospital. James has a special interest in blindness prevention, ophthalmic research and education in the developing world. James was a co-founder and Director of the Vision Myanmar Program.
He received an ‘Outstanding Service in Prevention of Blindness Award’ by the Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology in 2011. He was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia in 2012 and received a South Australian Community Achievement Award. In 2015 James was the recipient of the Ernst Young Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award. James delivered the Hollows Lecture at the 2016 RANZCO Congress.
In November 2019, James was announced SA Australian of the Year 2020. In January 2020, James received the 2020 Australian of the Year Award.
Dr Lisa Slade
Assistant Director, Artistic Programs, Art Gallery of South Australia
Dr Lisa Slade has been the Assistant Director of the Art Gallery of South Australia for more than 5 years. She
Lisa Slade is Assistant Director, Artistic Programs, at the Art Gallery of South Australia in Adelaide. From 2011 until early 2015 she was Project Curator at the Art Gallery, during which time she curated several exhibitions and also managed the Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art in both 2012 and 2014. As Assistant Director, Lisa oversees the curatorial, exhibition, education and public program departments. She has also retained her curatorial role and has recently curated the 2016 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art: Magic Object. She is currently developing an exhibition titled Sappers & Shrapnel: contemporary art and the art of the trenches, which opens in November 2016.
Prior to her work at the Art Gallery of South Australia, Lisa curated projects for a range of museums and is also the Chair of ArtlinkAustralia and the Chair of the Visual Arts, Craft and Design Panel for Arts South Australia.
Lisa is a Sight For All Ambassador and we thank her for supporting One Day For Sight 2021
Hugo Michell
Art Gallery Director
Hugo Michell opened his gallery in 2008 in Adelaide’s eastern suburb, Beulah Park. He has spent more than a decade representing a wide range of contemporary artists. His gallery provides a unique space for artists and audiences to experience collections and Hugo’s international experience has placed him as one of the most respected art dealers in the country. We thank Hugo for giving us him time to judge One Day For Sight 2021!