CARNEGIE LIBRARY OF PITTSBURGH My Account DONATE SEARCH FREE TO THE PEOPLE THE LABSY AWARDS Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Teen Media Contest The 2021 application period was Monday, March 15 – Sunday, June 27. We are no longer accepting submissions for 2021. Contest Information Are you someone who loves to create? Allegheny county teens in grades 6-12 are invited to enter original creations, inventions, and works of art in the annual Labsy Awards teen media contest. Teens may submit up to two entries. All entries must be submitted by 11:59 PM on Sunday, June 27, 2021. Prizes will be awarded in each category. 1st Prize: $250 2nd Prize: $100 Categories 2D Art & Design (paintings, drawings, prints, etc.) *Submissions from this category may also be chosen as cover art for the 2022 Ralph Munn anthology, an annual publication of entries from the Ralph Munn teen creative writing contest 3D Art & Design (clay, 3D prints, models, etc.) Filmmaking (original film) Fashion (hand-made, modified, or up-cycled apparel and accessories) Invention (a robot, video game, board game, web app, or other original invention) Music (original composition) Photography (original photo) Contest Rules Contest is open to all Middle and High School students (grades 6 – 12) in Allegheny County No more than two (2) entries per individual will be accepted. These two (2) submissions can be in any combination of categories All submissions must be original work Submissions that do not conform to contest descriptions will not be considered All entries must be submitted by 11:59 PM on Sunday, June 27, 2021. Category Descriptions 2D Art & Design Submit photographs, scans, or image files of your 2D original artwork created digitally or using studio art materials such as paint, charcoal, or ink. Judges in this category will be members of the arts community and will evaluate submissions using industry standards. 3D Art & Design Submit photographs of your 3D original artwork created digitally, like a 3D printed object, or using studio art materials such as clay or papier mache. Judges in this category will be members of the arts community and will evaluate submissions using industry standards. Filmmaking Submit an original film of any length. Film can be in any genre (scripted, documentary, music, video, etc.). Judges in this category will be members of the local filmmaking community and will evaluate submissions using industry standards. Fashion Submit photos or patterns for handmade, craftily modifiied, or up-cycled apparel and accessories. Judges in this category will be local artists and fashion experts who will evaluate submissions using industry standards. Invention Submit an original invention. This could include a robot, video game, card game, website, app ,or other digital widget or real-life gadget. Music and Audio Recording Submit an original song. Composition can be in any genre. Judges in this category will be members of the local music community and will evaluate submissions using industry standards. Submit an original spoken word composition or podcast. Submissions should be no longer than ten minutes. Judges in this category will evaluate submissions using industry standards based on content and performance. Photography Submit an original photography. Photos can be of any subject, in any style, taken with any type of camera. Judges in this category will be members of the local photography community and will evaluate submissions using industry standards. See your local library’s Teen Specialist for assistance submitting or digitizing your print artwork. For questions or help getting started visit any Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh location or write to info@carnegielibrary.org. IMAGE: Detail from “Captured” by Gianna, the 2020 Ralph Munn Creative Writing Anthology cover art award winner. SUPPORT THE LIBRARY, GIVE TODAY Donate, Advocate, Volunteer About Press Blog Careers Get a Library Card Borrowing Accessibility FAQ Chat GET EMAIL UPDATES Submit CONTACT Email Us Locations 412-622-3114 4400 Forbes Ave. Pittsburgh PA 15213 Follow Us Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Linked In Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh © 2021, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. All rights reserved Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is a 501(c)(3) | EIN 25-0965281 FREE TO THE PEOPLE Ask Us