Submission Requirements
Who Can Submit an Artwork?
Where and how to submit artworks
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- Any student K-12.
- At least 50% or more of the artwork must be created from recycled materials. Teachers: please use your judgment on this. Does the bin of scrap paper count in our art classroom? Absolutely! What about recycling items from nature? Absolutely! If it was going to end up being chopped up and recycled into wood chips then we might as well use it in our recycled/repurposed artworks.
- Impact Awards-Impact Awards are designated for students whose artworks incorporate a statement or reflection about recycling within their submitted piece. Examples might include the impact of recycling within the community, throughout the world, wildlife conservation, etc. In order for to be considered for this award, students should prepare and attach a brief hand written or typed artist statement about their work.
- Neatness and careful consideration for the student’s choice of display is key here. Matting is always acceptable; However, I would like for us to challenge our students to rethink how their artworks have to be displayed. It would be nice to see students take an active role in the mounting or matting of their artwork by considering a recyclable material. An example of this would be for students to thoughtfully prepare a sturdy cardboard piece by covering or painting it and/or finding a way for the support to become a part of the art.
- If your student's artwork is chosen to be displayed, please label or clearly and securely attach the student’s name, medium (it’s nice and impressive to know the recycled media instead of listing as “mixed media” if they are not easily identifiable), grade, school, and art teacher information on the back of the artwork. Impact statements should also be attached to the artwork if they are wanting to enter for an IMPACT AWARD.
Where and how to submit artworks
Thank you for your participation and we’re excited to celebrate your students’ work!