September 30th at the Boston Design Center

The New England chapter of the International Furnishings and Design Association is holding a Walkathon fundraiser to support our Educational Foundation, on September 30th at the Boston Design Center.  The walk is from 1-5, followed by a reception from 5-7.

One of our Walkathon sponsors, Michael J Lee Photography, is offering, in addition to a raffled 1/2 photo shoot of a design professional, a contest for senior interior design students.    Any seniors registering for and attending the walk or reception are eligible.

Can help us get the word out?  Are you able to email this to senior interior design students?  We realized the time is short, but Michael only made his generous offer several days ago.


---Here is the text with the rules for the contest:
* We are excited to announce the Student Vignette Photo Contest, to be held in support of the International Furnishings and Design Association’s Educational Foundation Walkathon on September 30th from 1 to 5 at the Boston Design Center.  Reception to follow from 5 to 7.
* Any senior interior design student who registers for and attends the Walkathon and/or reception is eligible to enter the contest.  Students must present a typed 150-300 word essay answering the question “How is Architectural Photography an effective marketing tool in the promotion of a successful Interior Design Practice?”  Essays must be presented to Michael J. Lee during the Walkathon reception at the Janus et Cie showroom.   A winner will be announced on Tuesday October 12th. The winner and Michael J. Lee Photography will coordinate with the Boston Design Center’s M-Geough showroom to select a date to tour the showroom, discuss the shot and then be given time to "create" the vignette within the showroom at a later date. Only materials available in M-Geough may be used, excluding flowers, food or artwork . Michael J. Lee Photography and M-Geough retain the right to use the image for their own promotional purposes, giving the student credit when applicable. Student will receive one high resolution digital image file for their own use. Prints are not included. Photo shoot must be scheduled and completed by May 1st 2011.
* To register for the Walkathon, please visit https://secure.ifdaef.org/walk/ and scroll down to the New England Chapter link.  Walkathon registration fee for students is a tax deductible $10.  There is no fee to enter the contest.