Not art...(one person's opinion)

I need to retract my statement that Emma's photo will be displayed in the Art's Center as it will not. The curator for the museum, the person who chose which photos would be displayed, said that it is a portrait, not an artistic print. So that leaves me greatly saddened as I was and still am very proud of the photo. I think it is one of my best pieces to date. It also leaves me with the contemplation of the question of "what is art?". Art, can be and should be many things. I think a portrait can be art, I also think that sometimes it is just a portrait. Many many people in the art world do not view much of any photography as art, they are pictures, not painting, sculptures, metal etc... Today I learned a valuable lesson for the road I am on. Some people see art where others don't and if it is the person in charge of the exhibit you are entering then you are out of luck. I will just continue my pursuit of what I enjoy and next time I will submit a flower! Have a great night :)