Pieces can be submitted to one of four categories. We ask that each participant only submit one original piece:

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2D (ART MADE ON A FLAT SURFACE): Drawings, Paintings, Block printing, Collage, Mixed media, Poetry (on paper), etc.

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3D (ART THAT IS THREE DIMENSIONAL): Ceramics, Sculpture, Jewelry, Glass, Metal or papier-mâché figures, etc.

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4D (ART PRODUCED WITH TECHNOLOGY): Graphic design, Digital illustrations, Photography, Spoken Poetry via video or audio clips, Music, or Podcast(s).

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SHORT FILMS: Music video, Animation, Documentary, or a genre of your choice

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Judging

Winners will be selected by an impartial panel of judges! Pieces will be given a score out of 40 based on the following categories:
 

ORIGINALITY: How well do the elements within the piece of art display the artist’s unique approach to the theme? (8 Points Maximum)

CREATIVITY: How well do the elements (composition and design) within the piece of art display a sense of artistry? (12 Points Maximum)

RELEVANCE TO THEME: Based on the artist’s interpretation of the theme, as reflected in the sentences accompanying each piece, how well does the art piece reflect the theme? (20 Points Maximum)

Prizes
 

1st PLACE, 2D & 3D: $300 art supply gift card

2nd PLACE, 2D & 3D: $200 art supply gift card

3rd PLACE, 2D & 3D: $100 art supply gift card

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1st PLACE, 4D & Short Film: $300 new media gift card

2nd PLACE, 4D & Short Film: $200 new media gift card

3rd: PLACE, 4D & Short Film: $100 new media gift card

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