Arts in the Schools

Announcing the Ninth Annual Student Visual Arts Competition 2012!

Registration is now closed.

This annual event showcases and acknowledges 2D, 3D and Photography work by high school students who live in or attend school in Orinda, Lafayette or Moraga. The competition features cash awards, merit citations and a public display of entries at the Orinda Library Art Gallery.

Categories

The Orinda Arts Council High School Visual Arts Competition accepts entries for:

• 2D: painting, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, collage
• 3D: ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, construction
• Photography: manual and all digital arts

Eligibility

All high school students living in or attending school in Moraga, Orinda, or Lafayette are invited to participate.

Judges/Judging Criteria

Professionals with experience in (practicing, teaching or representing) the categories judge the competition. The criteria used for judging is:

• Creativity and originality
• Content
• Degree of expertise in the chosen medium

Awards

Cash prizes for 1st - 3rd place per category, plus honorable mention, totaling up to $2,550 will be awarded. Plus a special "Best in Show" voters' choice award.

Important Dates and Deadlines

• Applications: due midnight, February 17
• Artwork delivered: Orinda Library Art Gallery, Wed, February 29, 3-6pm
• Awards Reception: Orinda Library Art Gallery, Wed, March 7, 4-6pm
• Exhibit Run: March 1-28
• Art Pick-up: Thu, March 29, 3-6pm

Gallery Details

Entries accepted for the 2012 High School Student Visual Arts Competition will be on display for public viewing at the Orinda Library Art Gallery, 24 Orinda Way from March 1-28.

Gallery hours are Mon to Thu, 10am-8pm; Fri and Sat, 10am-6pm; and Sun 1-5pm.

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