Southington Outsider 2027 Wall Calendar Photo Contest

The Southington Outsider invites all local photographers to submit photos for our 2027 wall calendar.

Copies of the calendar will be distributed to select local establishments and given as a thank you gift to anyone who donates more than $125 to our site during the final months of the year.

Basic guidelines

Photos that are submitted should be of Southington persons, places, or things.

Images must be the property of the person who submits them; photographers will retain the copyright to their images but grant the Outsider permission to print and publish them.

The photographer must have the consent of the subjects of individual or small-group portraits to be photographed.

Photos may be lightly retouched. AI-generated content will not be considered.

Submission

Please submit anywhere from 1 to 4 pictures to editor@southingtonoutsider.org.

If attachments do not fit in an email, feel free to send a link to a Google drive.

Files should be high resolution, 300 ppi or higher.

The deadline for receipt is October 10.

Judging

The Southington Outsider’s Board of Directors will be responsible for choosing the 12 winning photographs (one for each month).

Printing and Distribution

The winning photographers will have their name printed on the calendar near their photograph or photographs, plus the name of any business or social media account they are associated with.

They will also receive a complimentary copy of the calendar.

Please write to Phil at editor@southingtonoutsider.org for any questions.

Nature Photo of the Week: Butterfly on Asters

Butterfly on asters. ASHLEY CUMBERLEDGE PHOTO

This photo was taken by local wildlife photographer Ashley Cumberledge, who writes: "Southington’s Pollinator Pathway is one of my go-to spots. Just outside of the main section, the colors from the flowers and graffiti gave such a cool effect to the background behind the butterfly."

For more photography by Cumberledge, see her Instagram account here.

1st Congregational of Southington Hosts “Building Bridges: Portraits of Immigrants and Refugees”

First Congregational Church of Southington invites the community to experience Building Bridges: Portraits of Immigrants and Refugees, a temporary photography and storytelling exhibit on display at the church through October 18.

Created by Family Diversity Projects, Building Bridges shares photographs and interviews with people who have come to the United States as immigrants and refugees from countries around the world. Through personal stories and compelling portraits, the exhibit seeks to challenge harmful myths and stereotypes while inviting viewers to encounter the humanity, courage, hopes, and experiences of immigrants and refugees.

The exhibit has been brought to First Congregational Church by the church’s Social Action Team, which has been engaging the congregation in education and advocacy around justice issues affecting immigrants and immigrant communities.

“Our faith calls us to see the humanity and dignity of every person and to listen to one another’s stories,” said Rev. Laura Kisthardt, Associate Pastor of First Congregational Church of Southington. “We are grateful to our Social Action Team for helping to bring this exhibit to Southington and creating an opportunity for our congregation and wider community to learn more about the experiences of immigrants and refugees. We hope these portraits invite people to look beyond headlines and political debates and encounter the real people and stories at the heart of these issues.”

First Congregational Church will host a free community reception on Friday, September 18, at 6:30 p.m. The reception will take place on the second floor of the church in Rooms 201/202 and will offer an opportunity to view the exhibit and gather in community.

The exhibit is free and open to the public and may be viewed during the following hours:

●      Monday–Friday: 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

●      Sundays: 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Building Bridges: Portraits of Immigrants and Refugees will remain on display at First Congregational Church of Southington through October 18.

Building Bridges Community ReceptionFriday, September 18 at 6:30 p.m.First Congregational Church of SouthingtonSecond Floor, Rooms 201/202.