Take Your Best Shot photo contest is back

The 2021 Take Your Best Shot photo contest is back. Tehachapi Valley Arts Association is challenging amateur photographers of all ages to submit their favorite photos from July 24-Aug. 2 at Gallery ‘N’ Gifts for a chance to win the $100 Best of Show prize, or one of six $25 first place prizes in the following categories: Landscape & Nature, Travel & Architecture, Animals, Black & White/Sepia, People/Portrait and Youth Photography. Each category will also have ribbons for second, third and honorable mention placings.

For rules and information you can stop by Gallery ‘N’ Gifts on 100 W Tehachapi Blvd. They are open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Or visit them online at http://www.galleryngifts.com/upcoming-events. The public is invited to attend the awards reception and viewing party which will be held on First Friday, Aug. 6 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Gallery ‘N’ Gifts. The photos will remain on display through Aug. 31.