The Trans-Border Institute (TBI) at the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies based at the University of San Diego is dedicated to promoting cross-border dialogue, understanding, and cooperation. TBI is excited to host a photography contest for high school and college students titled “Re-Imagining Borders” aimed to stimulate young audiences to develop greater awareness, think creatively, and exchange ideas about the meaning and impact of borders. While the Institute’s work focuses on the U.S.-Mexico border, participants are encouraged to use photography to explore the theme of borders in a variety of forms (physical, psychological, ethnic, cultural, national, or international) and imagine new ways of overcoming barriers.

Eligibility for Participation

• Must be a college (max. age 25) or high school (grades 9-12) student
  
• One entry per participant per category is allowed

Requirements for Submission

• Image must be in digital format
• Title of image
• A 150-word statement describing the image
• Disclaimer must be signed and submitted
  

Categories

• What kind of borders and boundaries do you experience in your daily life?
• How do borderlines make an impact in your community?
• How do international borders affect your life?
• What are some creative ways of overcoming borders?
• How do borders connect rather than divide?

Selection Process

A panel of museum professionals, educators, and photographers will make the selections for the exhibition and prizes. Works will be selected on the basis of quality, originality, and thematic substance. Finalists will be invited to attend the final presentation and award ceremony on April 8, 2013.

**The submission date has been extended to February 28, 2013.