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Ice Castles Stillwater Photo Contest
Ice Castles Photo Contest Ice Castles Stillwater and Minnesota Exposure have teamed up for a photo contest with several chances to win great cash prizes. The contest deadline is February 28, 2018, at 8 pm. Ice Castles Stillwater is open, so if…
Winter Gala at the Dow Art Gallery
You are cordially invited to the Dow Art Gallery for a Winter Gala meet and greet on Saturday, January 13th from 3:30 to 8:00 PM. The Event We’ve rented the Dow Art Gallery for a Winter Gala meet and greet…
Winners! March 20, 2017 – Abandoned Buildings
Congratulations to the Abandoned Buildings Category Grand Prize winner Penny Meyers and the runners-up. Penny has won a 16×24 print from Paint Addict Studios! 1) Penny Meyers https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10207065741556691 2) Pat Thielen https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10155246994919668 3) Bill Donovan https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1413605768712203 4) Casey Alexander Wittrock https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10155760188908906
Finalists – March 20, 2017 – Abandoned Buildings
The finalists for Monday, March 20, 2017 / Abandoned Buildings Category Sponsored by Paint Addict Studios. © Minnesota Exposure and the artists. (from left to right without ranking) 1) Pat Thielen https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10155246994919668 2) Penny Meyers https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10207065741556691 3) Casey Alexander Wittrock https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10155760188908906…
The end of the road for contests
With a change in the weather comes a change in Minnesota Exposure. As you may have guessed by the headline, we are winding down our contests after the current edition. We’ve had a solid run, but we have to evolve…
Winners! February 20, 2017 – Black & White
Congratulations to the Black & White Category Grand Prize winner Joe Polecheck and the runners-up. Joe has won a 16×24 print from Paint Addict Studios! 1) Joe Polecheck https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154178707965778 2) Robert Henry https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10208018975653696 3) Diana Pierce https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154222807806765 4) Paul Hagen https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10158075845895587
Finalists – February 20, 2017 – Black & White
The finalists for Monday, February 20, 2017 / Black & White Category Sponsored by Paint Addict Studios. © Minnesota Exposure and the artists. (from left to right without ranking) 1) Robert Henry https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10208018975653696 3) Joe Polecheck https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154178707965778 4) Diana Pierce https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154222807806765…
Winners! January 16, 2017 – Favorite 3 in 2016
Congratulations to the Minnesota Favorite 3 in 2016 Category Grand Prize winner Ernie Vater and the runners-up. Ernie has won a 16×24 print from Paint Addict Studios! 1) Ernie Vater https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10209679855826614 2) Kenneth Harmon https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10155731889169968 3) Jim Schnortz https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154394380159794 4) Andrew Cumming https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10212384106224167
Finalists – January 16, 2017 – Favorite 3 in 2016
The finalists for Monday, January 16, 2017 / Favorite 3 in 2016 Category Sponsored by Paint Addict Studios. © Minnesota Exposure and the artists. (from left to right without ranking) 1) Ernie Vater https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10209679855826614 2) Kenneth Harmon https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10155731889169968 3) Jim Schnortz…
Winners! December 19, 2016 – Holidays and Festivals
Congratulations to the Minnesota Holidays and Festivals Category Grand Prize winner Bill Malecha and the runners-up. Bill has won a 16×24 print from Paint Addict Studios! 1) Bill Malecha https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10207535942532362 2) Bill Donovan https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1260107820728666 3) Shawn Einerson https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1346132002063607 4) Ken Brown https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1239894856058857
Finalists – December 19, 2016 – Holidays and Festivals
The finalists for Monday, December 19, 2016 / Holidays and Festivals Category Sponsored by Paint Addict Studios. © Minnesota Exposure and the artists. (from left to right without ranking) 1) Bill Donovan https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1260107820728666 2) Ken Brown https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1239894856058857 3) Bill Malecha https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10207535942532362 4)…
Winners! November 21, 2016 – Vintage Photo
Congratulations to the Minnesota Vintage Photo Category Grand Prize winner Tom Schendel and the runners-up. Tom has won a 16×24 print from Paint Addict Studios! 1) Brian Wheeler https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10157829211115232 2) Brandon Smith https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154642445025102 3) Joe Polecheck https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154011049520778 4) Craig Mullenbach https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154073988797215
Finalists – November 21, 2016 – Vintage Photo
The finalists for Monday, November 21, 2016 / Vintage Photo Category Sponsored by Paint Addict Studios. © Minnesota Exposure and the artists. (from left to right without ranking) 1) Brian Wheeler https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10157829211115232 2) Joe Polecheck https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154011049520778 3) Stephen Pacholl https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=514308275442773 4) Brandon…
Winners! November 7, 2016 – Weather Photo
Congratulations to the Minnesota Weather Photo Category Grand Prize winner Jim Schnortz and the runners-up. Jim has won a 16×24 print from Paint Addict Studios! 1) Jim Schnortz https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154194521449794 2) Darcy Sime https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154700148747258 3) Jackie Scherer https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10211035838273035 4) Ian Lundborg https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10205888369168193
Finalists – November 7, 2016 – Weather Photo
The finalists for Monday, November 7, 2016 / Weather Photo Category Sponsored by Paint Addict Studios. © Minnesota Exposure and the artists. (from left to right without ranking) 1) Darcy Sime https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154700148747258 2) Jackie Scherer https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10211035838273035 3) Jim Schnortz https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154194521449794 4) Ian Lundborg…
Winners! October 17, 2016 – Advanced Photo Editing
Congratulations to the Minnesota Advanced Photo Editing Category Grand Prize winner Tom Schendel and the runners-up. Tom has won a 16×24 print from Paint Addict Studios! 1) Tom Schendel https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10206456002952388 2) Joshua Parsons https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1366398593371729 3) Rachel Collins https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154030584703177 4) Jim Ericson https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10207391920502506
Finalists – October 17, 2016 – Advanced Photo Editing
The finalists for Monday, October 17, 2016 / Advanced Photo Editing Category Sponsored by Paint Addict Studios. © Minnesota Exposure and the artists. (from left to right without ranking) 1) Joshua Parsons https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1366398593371729 2) Tom Schendel https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10206456002952388 3) Rachel Collins https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154030584703177 4)…
Winners! October 3, 2016 – Rock Song
Congratulations to the Minnesota Rock Song Category Grand Prize winner David Rubene and the runners-up. David has won a 16×24 print from Paint Addict Studios! 1) David Rubene https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10208603735864447 2) April Sauers https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10208669748393834 3) Stephen Pacholl https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=492097287663872 4) Steve Allen https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10210485205795666
Finalists – October 3, 2016 – Rock Song
The finalists for Monday, October 3, 2016 / Rock Song Category Sponsored by Paint Addict Studios. © Minnesota Exposure and the artists. (from left to right without ranking) 1) April Sauers https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10208669748393834 2) Stephen Pacholl https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=492097287663872 3) Craig Mullenbach https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153916738912215 4) Steve…
Winners! September 19, 2016 – Touch of Red
Congratulations to the Minnesota Touch of Red Category Grand Prize winner Matt Herberg and the runners-up. Matt has won a 16×24 print from Paint Addict Studios! 1) Matt Herberg https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10157267337115411 2) Mary Amerman https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10210222960113069 3) Pat Thielen https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154604627139668 4) David Johnson https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1288550434524086
Finalists – September 19, 2016 – Touch of Red
The finalists for Tuesday, September 19, 2016 / Touch of Red Category Sponsored by Paint Addict Studios. © Minnesota Exposure and the artists. (from left to right without ranking) 1) Rebekah Eikmeier https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1087725624596197 2) April Sauers https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10208467123768345 3) Mary Amerman https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10210222960113069 4)…
Winners! September 6, 2016 – Minnesota Graffiti
Congratulations to the Minnesota Graffiti Category Grand Prize winner Robert Henry and the runners-up. Robert has won a 16×24 print from Paint Addict Studios! 1) Robert Henry https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10206895919657998 2) Ian Lundborg https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10205507632690019 3) Francie Vitali Duea https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10155291477019896 4) Bill Donovan https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1153245608081555
Finalists – September 6, 2016 – Minnesota Graffiti
The finalists for Tuesday, September 6, 2016 / Minnesota Graffiti Category Sponsored by Paint Addict Studios. © Minnesota Exposure and the artists. (from left to right without ranking) 1) Ed Baggenstoss https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10210661997330200 2) Francie Vitali Duea https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10155291477019896 3) John Stocker https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1398937393455035…
Winners! August 15, 2016 – Final Destination
Congratulations to the Final Destination Category Grand Prize winner Jackie Scherer and the runners-up. Jackie has won a 16×24 print from Paint Addict Studios! 1) Jackie Scherer https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10210196741936151 2) Kenneth Harmon https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10155219545764968 3) Lisa Lorenz https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10207337432814419 4) Darcy Sime https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154413818497258
Finalists – August 15, 2016 – Final Destination
The finalists for Monday, August 15, 2016 / Final Destination Category Sponsored by Paint Addict Studios. © Minnesota Exposure and the artists. (from left to right without ranking) 1) Darcy Sime https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154413818497258 2) Jayme Larson https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=933625083431277 3) Scott Bemman https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=630901727072397 4)…
Winners! August 1, 2016 – Rear View Mirror
Congratulations to the Rear View Mirror Category Grand Prize winner John Peters and the runners-up. John has won a 16×24 print from Paint Addict Studios! 1) John Peters https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1736842823237095 2) Deborah Bernstein https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10205655285496125 3) Elizabeth Nemmers https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154397036876719 4) Danny Rockvam https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1385003871515298
Finalists – August 1, 2016 – Rear View Mirror
The finalists for Monday, August 1, 2016 / Rear View Mirror Category Sponsored by Paint Addict Studios. © Minnesota Exposure and the artists. (from left to right without ranking) 1) Darin Luehrs https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1110549952321568 2) Deborah Bernstein https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10205655285496125 3) Danny Rockvam https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1385003871515298…
Winners! July 18, 2016 – Summer Golden Hours
Congratulations to the Summer Golden Hours Category Grand Prize winner Michael Aguirre and the runners-up. Michael has won a 16×24 print from Paint Addict Studios! 1) Michael Aguirre https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10206742526185260 2) Jann Kline https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10208471855506478 3) Scott Syring https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1086462351420274 4) Travis Bono https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=514011032129972
Finalists – July 18, 2016 – Summer Golden Hour
The finalists for Monday, July 18, 2016 / Summer Golden Hour Category Sponsored by Paint Addict Studios. © Minnesota Exposure and the artists. (from left to right without ranking) 1) Jeff Grotte https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10206284680467116 2) Michael Aguirre https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10206742526185260 3) Lisa Feiker-Willey https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10208970038195833 4)…
Winners! July 5, 2016 – Red, White & Blue
Congratulations to the Red, White & Blue Category Grand Prize winner Bill Malecha and the runners-up. Bill has won a 16×24 print from Paint Addict Studios! 1) Bill Malecha https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10206334040805570 2) Mark Herreid https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=963929747037524 3) Jodell Kruse https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10204726634924251 4) Leta Taklo Currier https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10209644436776660
Finalists – July 5, 2016 – Red, White & Blue
The finalists for Tuesday, July 5, 2016 / Red, White & Blue Category Sponsored by Paint Addict Studios. © Minnesota Exposure and the artists. (from left to right without ranking) 1) Bridgit Melnick https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10202117170487745 2) Scott Rockvam https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10155677622732524 3) Leta Taklo…
Winners! June 20, 2016 – Planes, Trains & Automobiles
Congratulations to the Planes, Trains & Automobiles Category Grand Prize winner Jeff Grotte and the runners-up. Jeff has won a 16×24 print from Paint Addict Studios! 1) Jeff Grotte https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10206144950733960 2) Andrew Cumming https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10210333388197498 3) Norbert Lucas https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153857550396032 4) Steve Allen https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10209622783155639
Finalists – June 20, 2016 – Planes, Trains & Automobiles
The finalists for Monday, June 20, 2016 / Planes, Trains & Automobiles Category Sponsored by Paint Addict Studios. © Minnesota Exposure and the artists. (from left to right without ranking) 1) Jeff Grotte https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10206144950733960 2) Norbert Lucas https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153857550396032 3) Andrew Cumming https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10210333388197498 4)…
Winners! June 6, 2016 – Nature
Congratulations to the Nature Category Grand Prize winner Darcy Sime, and the runners-up. Darcy has won a 16×24 print from Paint Addict Studios! We’d also like to extend a huge thanks to our award-winning guest judge Brian Peterson! Please take a look at his…
Finalists – June 6, 2016 – Nature
The finalists for Monday, June 6, 2016 / Nature Category As chosen by guest judge Brian Peterson. Sponsored by Paint Addict Studios. © Minnesota Exposure and the artists. (from left to right without ranking) 1. Sue Baum https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10206524509888383 2. Mike Plucker https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10207879287051614 3. Minsan Sauers https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10210135297766776…
Winners! May 2, 2016 – Skyline
Congratulations to the Skyline Category Grand Prize winner Derek Bauer, and the runners-up. Derek has won a 16×24 print from Paint Addict Studios! 1) Derek Bauer https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10205795000704742; 2) Mark Herein https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=925551154208717 3) Ian Hanson https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=770230751100; 4) Greg Lundgren https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1235471219798215;
Finalists – May 2, 2016 – Skyline
The finalists for Monday, May 2, 2016 / Skyline Category Sponsored by Paint Addict Studios. © Minnesota Exposure and the artists. (from left to right without ranking) 1) Jim Guy https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10201456811459408 2) Jackie Scherer https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10209299997718106 3) Bill Malecha https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10205953998424748 4) Colin Johnson https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10208935719375209 5) Craig Isakson https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154099225847299 6) Derek…
Winners! April 4, 2016 – Spring
Congratulations to the Spring Category Grand Prize winner Ian Lundborg, and the runners-up. Ianhas won a 16×24 print from Fast Foto and Digital! 1) Ian Lundborg https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10204719965918842 2) Jim Duncan https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10208348946459283 3) Kirk Schleife https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1338572329492278 4) Beth Fritz https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10209837118430543
Finalists – April 4, 2016 – Spring
The finalists for Monday, April 4, 2016 / Spring Category Sponsored by Fast Foto and Digital. Finalists, please submit your photos by clicking here: http://www.minnesotaexposure.com/submission-upload/. © Minnesota Exposure and the artists. (from left to right without ranking) 1) Chelsea Rostad https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10205481289253172 2)…
Winners! March 7, 2016 – Interior
Congratulations to the Interior Category Grand Prize winner Greg Lundgren, and the runners-up. Greg has won a 17×22 print from West Photo! 1) Greg Lundgren https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1185147644830573 2) Mike Lufholm https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153603971908640 3) Troy Schmidt https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153442402283775 4) Jim Guy https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10201213268650990
Finalists – March 7, 2016 – Interior
The finalists for Monday, March 7, 2016 / Interior Category Sponsored by West Photo. Finalists, please submit your photos by clicking here: http://www.minnesotaexposure.com/submission-upload/. © Minnesota Exposure and the artists. (from left to right without ranking) 1) Ed Baggenstoss https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10208998020211812 2) David Grachek https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153440523392817…
Winners! February 1, 2016 – Frozen
Congratulations to the Frozen Category winner Jamie Rabold, and the runners-up. Jamie has won a 16×24 canvas print from Paint Addict Studios. 1) Jamie Rabold https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10208320191223383 2) Kjerstin McKeehen https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10205883321941416 3) Greg Lundgren https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1159563100722361 4) Gina Haines Stocker https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10208697744742254
Finalists – February 1, 2016 – Frozen
The finalists for Monday, February 1, 2016 / Frozen Category Sponsored by Paint Addict Studios. Finalists, please submit your photos by clicking here: http://www.minnesotaexposure.com/submission-upload/. © Minnesota Exposure and the artists. (from left to right without ranking) 1) Connor Burke https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1104735262904369 2) Jackie Scherer…
Winners! January 4, 2016 – Joy
Congratulations to the Joy Category winner Patty Schmitt, and the runners-up. Patty has won a 17×22 print from West Photo. 1) Patty Schmitt https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153373231058775 2) Beth Fritz https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10209012450094350 3) Scott W. Hankel https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153411796457857 4) April Sauers https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10206483261893038
Finalists – January 4, 2016 – Joy
The finalists for Monday, January 4, 2016 / Joy Category Sponsored by West Photo. Finalists, please submit your photos by clicking here: http://www.minnesotaexposure.com/submission-upload/. © Minnesota Exposure and the artists. (from left to right without ranking) 1) Lorianne Barthel Ende https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10207130356729867 2) Patty Schmitt…
Winners! December 14, 2015 – Ice
Congratulations to the Ice Category Grand Prize winner Rob Schrader, and the runners-up. Rob has won a 16×24 print from Fast Foto and Digital! 1) Rob Schrader https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153840500324604 2) Dawn LaPointe https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1068213739856089 3) Tom Duevel https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1189410804420355 4) Ken Brown https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=971089869606025
Finalists – December 14, 2015 – Ice
The finalists for Monday, December 14, 2015 / Ice Category Sponsored by Fast Foto and Digital. Finalists, please submit your photos by clicking here: http://www.minnesotaexposure.com/submission-upload/. © Minnesota Exposure and the artists. (from left to right without ranking) 1) Dawn LaPointe https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1068213739856089 2)…
Winners! December 7, 2015 – Snow
Congratulations to the Snow Category Grand Prize winner David Johnson, and the runners-up. David has won a 17×22 print from West Photo! 1) David Johnson https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1099859213393210 2) Kelley Marquart https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=916234528432519 3) John Peters https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1645405415714170 4) Kim Anderson https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1077817662230805
Finalists – December 7, 2015 – Snow
The finalists for Monday, December 7, 2015 / Snow Category Sponsored by West Photo. Finalists, please submit your photos by clicking here: http://www.minnesotaexposure.com/submission-upload/. © Minnesota Exposure and the artists. (from left to right without ranking) 1) Ryan ‘Boomer’ Ang https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10205723380385334 2) Lisa Lorenz…
Winners! November 30, 2015 – Thanks
Congratulations to the Thanks category winner Heather Sibinski, and the runners-up. Heather has won a 16×20 canvas print from National Camera Exchange. 1) Heather Sibinski https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153704876324029 2) Scott W. Hankel https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153342787622857 3) Grant Long https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1099677916732037 4) Jo Brockberg https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10207029030515566