The City of Akron Holocaust Arts and Writing Contest

City of Akron
Holocaust Arts and Writing Contest

2012 THEME - Children of the Holocaust 1933-1945

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VISUAL ART Submission Guidelines. Follow the checklist below to ensure a complete entry.

  • Only one entry per student will be accepted. Students submitting more than one entry will be disqualified.

  • Entries must be accompanied by a completed entry form. Submit an online entry form here.

  • Collaborative entries are limited to no more than three (3) participants. Each participant must complete and submit a separate entry form.

  • Each entry must have a title that is relevant to the composition, written/submitted on the Entry Form.

  • Entries must relate to the contest theme.

  • Entries must be accompanied by an Artist Statement. Artist’s Statements should list the media used and describe the intent of the artwork. Statements may not exceed 100 words. Statements are entered with the online entry form and do not include citation information.

  • Dimensions: Do not mat two dimensional works. Two dimensional submissions may not exceed 24 x 24 inches. Three Dimensional works may not exceed a combined total (height + width+ depth) of 60 inches, and a total weight of 20 lbs. Winning entries in the Visual Art category will be moved from the judging site to a display site. Please consider the sturdiness of your entry and how well it will travel.

  • All copyright-protected sources must be cited. This includes books, magazines, web sites, and works of art, among others. Citations must be submitted typed with Artist Name and Title on 8 1/2 x 11 paper and submitted with the artwork.

Judging procedures

Winners will be chosen based on interpretation of the contest theme, technique and originality. (See rubrics.)

For research assistance see resources.

Visual Art Entry Drop Off

See submission instructions

 

due date


Most common reasons for disqualification

All entries are due by January 27, 2012