Junior Indigenous Art Exhibition and Competition
*The event has already taken place on this date: Tue, 01/31/2023
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Entries into this virtual art competition will be juried in two age groups- Youth (ages 12 and under) or Young Adult (ages 13 to 18). Within each age group, submissions will compete for first and second-place awards in the following categories:
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2D Fine Art- may include original paintings, photography, cut paper, printmaking, mixed media, and drawings. Items made through mechanical reproduction, including posters, note cards, and t-shirts are not allowed. Giclée, Iris, or other digital photographic reproduction techniques are limited only to photography.
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Cultural Art- This category may include a variety of traditional and/ or culturally-based works. Examples include but are not limited to: personal attire and accessories, figurative objects, musical instruments, beadwork, textiles, carvings, sculpture, and functional objects such as bows and arrows, furniture, and shields.
Award packages, including a $50 gift card for art supplies will be given to first and second-place winners. Artists may submit one piece and may suggest which category they would prefer their entry to be in.
How to enter
To enter, email the following to programs@musnaz.org by 5pm, January 18th, 2023:
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The artist’s name
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Proof of tribal affiliation
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The artist’s age
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Contact information for the artist or artist’s family
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Artist statement (300 words or less)
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Description and title of the piece
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Three high-quality photos of the piece
Deadline: 5 pm January 18th, 2023
Artists will receive an email with more information following submitting by January 20th. If you have not heard back from us by the 20th, please contact Forest Svendgard-Lang in Public Programs at 928-440-6504
Winners will be announced on January 31st when the online exhibit goes live. Those who won 1st or 2nd place will be notified through email about getting their gift card and other goodies.
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