Visual Arts Submission Rules
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 images, 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's statement. Whether an entry displays the 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:
• Visual 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.
• Visual arts collages may include 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 used to create a completely new and different
work of art.
Submission Requirements:
• Only new pieces of artwork inspired by the theme may be submitted.
• Each entry must be the original work of one student only.
• 2D 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 the artwork with your submission.
• 3D 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).
• Framed artwork and artwork containing loose materials are not accepted. Matting is accepted.
• Label the back of the entry/entry packaging with the student name, the title of the artwork, the art category, and the division.
• Submit artwork and student entry form according to your PTA’s instructions.
• Accepted file formats: JPEG, JPG, and PNG.
All participants must also follow the Official Rules for Participation.