How does Wind, Waves and Light move you? We want to see Wind, Waves & Light through your eyes — through your lens.

This year’s Instagram contest focuses on video. The special exhibition,  M&T Bank: Wind Waves and Light, Art in Motion by George Sherwood, features large-scale kinetic sculptures that are magnificent as they catch the light and move and change in the wind. Many of the sculptures will be located in water. So we thought they’d show up best in a video where you can showcase their movement. Capture the movement of the sculptures or answer the question, “How does Wind, Waves and Light move me?” Then, tag your posts #WindWavesandLight and you’ll be entered to win a prize package. Share your favorite still photos, too!

To Enter:  

Please note you must get a timed ticket to visit! 

Upload your original video or photos of  Wind, Waves and Light between June 25– Oct. 18, 2020, with the tag #WindWavesandLight.

By tagging your photo and or video #WindWavesandLight or emailing us your photos to enter the contest, you agree to allow Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden to reproduce your photo in our newsletter and on our social media channels.  We will happily credit you. Please do not submit watermarked images. Please do not email video submissions. You must have a public account to win. To email,  send images to JonahH at lewisginter.org.

Be creative! We’ll choose our winners based on creativity, fun and photographic composition.  Be sure to check your Instagram account for a message. Also, don’t forget to follow @LewisGinter on Instagram.

Video Contest

The Grand Prize winner will be a video submission and receive a prize package over $600, including:

• A complimentary one-night stay in a grand premier room at the beautiful historic Jefferson Hotel.  2020 is the Jefferson Hotel’s 125th anniversary year. ($245+ value)
• 12 passes to see Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights  ($156 value)
•  A Richmond Region Tourism attractions pass ($100+ value)
• Plus, we’ll feature the winner on the Garden’s social media channels — you’ll find all the links in the footer below.

Photography Contest

Our photography contest will feature a still photo and the winner will win a package valued over $350, including:

• A membership to VMFA ($105 value)
• 12 passes to see Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights  ($156 value)
•  A Richmond Region Tourism attractions pass ($100+ value)
• Plus, we’ll feature the winner on the Garden’s social media channels — you’ll find all the links in the footer below.