Having fun, being outdoors, and taking pictures of roadside markers to support local history are at the heart of Snap That Sign, a new statewide photo campaign hosted by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation now through Sunday, May 31.
This family-friendly activity invites the public to take photos of specific roadside markers funded by the Pomeroy Foundation, a private grant-making foundation based in Syracuse. A list on the Foundation’s website, https://www.wgpfoundation.org/snap-that-sign-photo-campaign/, details the specific roadside markers that need to be photographed for the campaign.
Participants have the opportunity to enhance their community’s presence on the Pomeroy Foundation’s interactive marker map. Qualifying photos selected for publication will be added to individual marker listings on the map, helping to provide greater visual context regarding the marker and its location. In addition to getting their photos published, qualifying participants will receive a Pomeroy Foundation roadside marker pin.
“Many of us are looking for ways we can help out or simply get outside for a fun activity. Snap That Sign checks those boxes,” said Deryn Pomeroy, Director of Strategic Initiatives for the Pomeroy Foundation. “Our digital map is one of the most viewed pages on our website, and your photos can help make an even better user experience for everyone.”
The instructions for participating in Snap That Sign are as follows:
•Browse the list of Pomeroy roadside markers that need to be photographed.
•Review the photography and submission guidelines, as well as these photo-taking tips.
•Submit your photos to info@wgpfoundation.org and share them on social media. Be sure to use the hashtag #snapthatsign
For complete photography and submission guidelines, visit the Pomeroy Foundation’s Snap That Sign webpage. Consult local and New York State guidelines regarding shelter-at-home and social-distancing related to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as traffic and parking regulations.
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