Requirements

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1. Only one (1) project can be submitted.

 

2. The contestant is required to make an oral presentation, which will not exceed three (3) minutes, explaining the methods or techniques used

     in developing the project.

     Mounting and matting is preferred.

 

3. The submission should be no larger than 36 inches by 48 inches.

     Framing is optional.

 

4. The oral presentation must not exceed three (3) minutes. 

 

5. Gold medalists advancing to the national competition will be required to upload images of their entries via email.

 

Contestants Will Be Judged By The Following Criteria:

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• Composition (20 pts)

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• Line/Form (20 pts)

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• Presentation (20 pts)

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• Technique/Craftsmanship (20 pts)

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• Theme (20 pts)

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***A portion reprinted with permission from the Alliance of Young Artists & Writers***