A+ Schools 2015 Report Cover Competition
A+ Schools, Pittsburgh’s advocate for equity and excellence in public education, seeks submissions for its 2015 Report Cover Competition. Student artwork has been on the front and back covers of our annual Report to the Community on Public School Progress since 2010. This publication is distributed to nearly 30,000 households and can be found at libraries, schools and local elected officials offices across Pittsburgh and on the A+ Schools website.
Students from Pittsburgh’s public and public charter schools are invited to submit an original work of art to be considered for the front or back cover of our 2015 Report. Eligible work would consist of a full color drawing, painting, color pastel or original print about any subject they wish. Collages, photography, jewelry, ceramics or black and white works will not be considered.
Students should feel free to submit works of art previously created that they believe would work on the cover of our report. Please read the attached guidelines for more information.
A jury of local artists, curators and community leaders will judge the submissions and pick ten (10) finalists from students grades PreK-12.
· All finalists will receive $25 and will be invited to a public event in April during which guests will vote for winning entries.
· The student with the winning submission will receive $100 gift card and their work will be on the cover of the 2015 Report to the Community on Public School Progress.
This packet includes the following:
1. Competition Guidelines/Timeline
2. Declaration of Originality and Artist’s Statement
3. Consent and Release Form
If you have any questions, please contact James Fogarty at 412.697.1298 ext. 100 or for more information.
Sincerely,
Carey A. Harris
A+ Schools 2015 Report Cover Competition
Guidelines and Timeline
Deadline for submissions: Friday, April 3, 2015
Procedure for submissions: Students must complete the following three steps no later than 5 pm on April 3, 2015. Please use the following checklist to ensure a complete submission.
Check Box1. Complete the Declaration of Originality and Artist’s Statement (print and complete or online at http://bit.ly/yourartourschools) / □
2. Complete the Consent and Release Form (print and complete or complete online at http://bit.ly/yourartourschools) / □
3. Submit the entry online (high resolution .jpg, .png, .gif, or .pdf formats preferred) or by mail to:
A+ Schools 2015 Report Cover Competition
1901 Centre Ave., Suite 302
Pittsburgh, PA 15219 / □
Eligibility: Pittsburgh Public School or Public Charter Students grades PreK-12
Criteria: Students may select their own themes
Artwork should be submitted in full color
All work must be ORIGINAL
The original work must be available to be exhibited April 20-24.
Media: Paint, print, colored pencil, pen and ink, crayon, or oil pastels all acceptable. All works must be in full color.
Timeline
April 3, 2015
Submissions Deadline Submissions must be received by A+ Schools online or in person by 5:00 PM.
Week of April 6, 2015
Judging Judging is based on quality of graphic, layout and general presentation, suitability for printing on newsprint, and suitability of content for report covers.
Jury is composed of noted artists and community leaders.
Week of April 17, 2015
Finalist Notification Finalists will receive notification from A+ Schools
April 23, 2015
Public Gallery Show All finalists will be shown at Boom Concepts (5139 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15224) with the winners being voted on at the event.
A+ Schools Report Cover Competition
Declaration of Originality and Artist’s Statement
This form must be completed and returned with your submitted artwork.
Work submitted without this form will not be accepted.
This artwork entitled, / Title of Artwork / is an original work by
Student Information
Student’s Statement related to the process of making the artwork:
A+ Schools Report Cover Competition
CONSENT AND RELEASE FORM
Student Name: (Please Print) Grade:
Title of Artwork:
School Attending:
I give permission for my artwork, any quotes I may give in interviews and any photographs or videotapes of me or my artwork displayed at public gallery or the offices of A+ Schools, to be used on the A+ Schools website and in any A+ Schools production or publication (including online. I also grant permission for A+ Schools to photograph and videotape me and my artwork as well as edit, use and reuse said photographs, videotapes and quotes for all purposes of A+ Schools, including on its website, without compensation. I understand that A+ Schools will make every effort to take care of the above-listed artwork and its return to me but is not responsible for any loss or damage to same, nor the return of same to me. I hereby release A+ Schools and their agents, employees, volunteers and directors, from all claims, demands and liabilities whatsoever in connection with or arising out of the above. I understand that I retain ownership of all of my submitted artwork.
Signature of Student: Date:
Parent/Guardian Consent (To be completed if the above student is under the age of 18).
Name of Parent/Guardian (Please Print):
Address of Parent/Guardian:
I hereby consent to the participation in interviews, the use of quotes, and the taking of photographs or videotapes of my son/daughter and his/her artwork by A+ Schools to be used on their websites or in any A+ Schools productions or publications (including online). I give permission for child’s artwork to displayed at a public gallery or the offices of A+ Schools. I also grant to A+ Schools the right to edit, use and reuse photographs of my child and his/her artworks, videotapes and quotes for all purposes of A+ Schools without compensation. I understand that A+ Schools will make every effort to take care of the above-listed artwork and its return to me but is not responsible for any loss or damage to same, nor the return of same to me or my son/daughter. I also hereby release A+ Schools and their agents, employees, volunteers and directors from all claims, demand and liabilities whatsoever in connection with or arising out of the above. I understand that my child retains ownership of all of his/her submitted artwork.
Signature of Parent/Guardian: Date:
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