A big shout out to the folks at Thompson Rivers University for inspiring this event!
CREATE will have a student photography exhibit that will encourage students to show off their curious and creative sides. In particular, we are looking for a shot of your VIU experience in 2025-26 – this could be school or extra-curricular-based.
"One advantage of photography is that it's visual and can transcend language."
- Lisa Kristine
If you have a phone, you have a camera (most likely)!
First, complete a CREATE registration form. There is a specific event labelled "Photography."
Second, take some pics! Or look through the ones you already have. Follow the instructions below:
- Only one entry per student.
- Only photos taken within the previous 12 months are eligible.
- You must have taken the photo and have permission to submit the photo.
- Images must be photo quality (3000 x 2400 pixels or larger) and in JPEG format. Files should be a maximum of 8 MB. Images not meeting these specifications will not be accepted.
- Photos can be black & white or colour.
- Pictures may be worth 1000 words, but we still want a few. A brief (50-word max) caption is part of the entry.
- If there are individuals clearly visible in the photo, the photographer must receive written consent before entering and include this as part of the entry.
- Example consent: I [name of person in picture] give [your name] permission to submit a picture that includes an identifiable image of me to the CREATE 2026 photography event. I am aware this picture may be published in print (brochures, advertisements) or electronic mediums (web/social media) to promote and/or highlight research, university activities, and to promote subsequent photograph contests. I will not receive monetary compensation. [Signed by the person in the photo]
- By entering the contest, the photographer grants the right to VIU to publish the photograph in print (brochures, advertisements) or electronic mediums (web/social media) to promote and/or highlight research, university activities, and to promote subsequent photograph contests. The photographer will not receive monetary compensation; however, photo credit will be given where possible.
When everything looks good, send the image and your caption to create@viu.ca. Entry must be received by March 25. We will (1) post them to the photo exhibit and (2) print them and hang them at a dedicated space on the Nanaimo campus. Photos will either be printed as 12" X 12" for square photos or 12" X 18" for rectangular photos.
Awards
A panel of judges will consider the printed images to determine the Best Overall.
All photos will be considered by the public and will have an online public voting platform, which will determine the People's Choice Award.
Contact
If you have any questions, please email create@viu.ca.