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  • A work of art that has height and width but no depth
  • Size Limitations: Image size no larger than 18''x 24''
  • Media:
    • Computer Art (Please enter digital photographs in the 
Photography Category.)
    • Drawing (Drawings should be from life and observation or 
your own photographs. Please do not submit drawings done 
from published photographs.)
    • Mixed Media
    • Painting
    • Printmaking
  • No Theme - Applicants should submit work that best reflects their artistic vision, technical skill, and understanding of medium chosen
  • Group artwork will not be judged
  • Check out the Judges’ Tips section in the Quicklinks to see what the judges are looking for in your audition
Authorship and Plagiarism
  • Submissions must be the participant's original work and may not have been previously published
  • The artwork may not contain any elements that include the trademarks, logos, copyrighted works or intellectual property of third parties. The design may not include any intellectual property of third parties; this includes imagery from the internet
  • If the artwork advances to the semifinal level, the artist and parent/guardian will be required to sign an affidavit attesting to the adherence of the above rules

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