Visual Arts - Specific Rules/Guidelines

VISUAL ARTS include many art forms that are visual in nature. The artist (student submitting entry) is a person who captures their own thoughts and ideas to create a visual piece of art. Accepted forms of visual art include : Architecture (2D/3D), carpentry, ceramics, collages, photographic collages (multiple photos cut/pasted), computer-generated image, crafts, design, dioramas, drawing, fiberwork, jewelry, kites, metal etching/punch work, mobiles, painting, printmaking, sculpture and wind chimes. Reproductions or enlargements of other artwork are not accepted.

An explanation of the art form might be a useful addition to the artist statement. Whether an entry displays use of formal technique or a simple approach, it will be judged primarily on how well the student uses his or her artistic vision to portray the theme, originality and creativity.

Copyright: Use of copyrighted material, including any copyrighted cartoon characters or likeness thereof, is not acceptable in any visual arts submission, with the following exceptions:

- • artwork may include public places, well-known products, trademarks or certain other copyrighted material • artwork may include public places, well-known products, trademarks or certain other copyrighted material as long as that copyrighted material is incidental to the subject matter of the piece and/or is a smaller element of a whole. The resulting work cannot try to establish an association between the student and the trademark/business/material, or influence the purchase/non-purchase of the trademarked good.
- • arts collages mayinclude portions of existing copyrighted works, such as photographs, magazine clippings, internet • arts collages mayinclude portions of existing copyrighted works, such as photographs, magazine clippings, internet images and type cut out of a newspaper, as long as those portions of copyrighted works are usedtocreate a completely new and different work of art.

## Submission Requirements:

- • new pieces of artwork inspired by the theme may be submitted. • new pieces of artwork inspired by the theme may be submitted.
- • entry must be the original work of one student only. • entry must be the original work of one student only.
- • artwork (e.g. painting) • artwork (e.g. painting)
- • Dimensions must not exceed 24x30 inches, including matting.
- • Paper entries must be mounted on sturdy material.
- • Include one digital image of artwork with your submission.
- • artwork (e.g. sculpture) • artwork (e.g. sculpture)
- • Must include packaging materials and 3 photos of the entry (a combination of angles) for judging, ID and exhibition purposes (entries that require assembling/repairing from transporting will be disqualified).
- • artwork and artwork containing loose materials is not accepted. Matting is accepted. • artwork and artwork containing loose materials is not accepted. Matting is accepted.
- • back of entry/entry packaging with student name, title of artwork, arts category and division. • back of entry/entry packaging with student name, title of artwork, arts category and division.
- • artwork and student entry form according to your PTA's instructions. • artwork and student entry form according to your PTA's instructions.

### All participants must also follow Official Rules for Participation