SCVIP 2015 Young Artists Contest Rules & Entry Form

Santa Clarita Sister Cities Program
Connecting Local to Global
Santa Clarita Valley
International Program
Annual
Young
Artists
Showcase
The World Will Grow Together in Loving Hands - Raquel Keil
2015 Theme:
Connecting Communities for Peace and Prosperity
Sister Cities International aims to promote peace through mutual respect, understanding, and cooperation – one
individual, one community at a time. This year’s theme, Connecting Communities for Peace and Prosperity,
celebrates Sister Cities International’s mission.
Sister Cities International founder President Dwight D. Eisenhower reasoned that, by becoming friends, people of
get to know each other, their mutual respect and understanding can transform diplomatic relations and foster
peace and prosperity. Artists and authors from around the world are encouraged to use their imagination. What
is your vision of peace? How does connecting globally allow you and your community to prosper?
Eligibility:
• Participants must be between 13 and
18 years of age BY May 1, 2015.
• One (1) piece of artwork is eligible
from each participant.
SEND ESSAY/POEM & ENTRY FORM TO:
Santa Clarita Valley International Program
23920 Valencia Boulevard
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
ATTN: Elena Galvez
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
[email protected]
(661) 255-4317 or
(661) 250-3726
scvipsantaclarita.org
facebook.com/scvip
www.sister-cities.org/YAAS
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Only two-dimensional (2D) artwork. All media accepted.
Dimensions of the art and matting must not exceed 24 in. x 36 in.
Use of copyrighted or trademarked images is prohibited.
Entries must not be plagiarized, stolen, or copied from any other
source. Entries must not defame or invade the rights of any person,
living or dead.
• All entries must be supported by matting if applicable. Do not frame
the entry.
• Please take a photo of you with your artwork and e-mail it to
[email protected] along with your name and entry title.
• DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS APRIL 15, 2015.
Award & Recognition
• Judging and art showcase will take place in late April.
• $100-Prize for Best Artwork
• Recognition by the Santa Clarita City Council
• The winning artwork will be submitted to Sister Cities International in
Washington D.C. to compete with entries from other Sister Cities for the
grand prize of $1,000.
Santa Clarita Sister Cities Program
Connecting Communities for Peace and Prosperity
ENTRY FORM
Santa Clarita Valley
International Program
Please print clearly in English and enclose this form with your artwork.
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Artist’s Full Name (First, Last)
Birth Date (MM/DD/YY)
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Title of Artwork
School
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Mailing Address (Street, City, Zip Code)
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E-Mail
Phone
Please tell us what inspired you to create this work. Continue on the back if you need more space.
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I understand that all showcase entries become the artistic property of the Santa Clarita Valley International Program (SCVIP)
and/or Sister Cities International (SCI). Although the artist retains his/her copyright for other uses, SCVIP and/or SCI will retain
perpetual, non-exclusive rights to use submitted artwork in any future publication, promotional material, and/or online service
with no compensation other than credit with the artist’s name and community. SCVIP and SCI take no responsibility and will
not compensate for any lost or damaged work.
By submitting this entry, I agree to give SCVIP and SCI, their members and affiliates permission to publish and display the
submitted entry at public exhibits, online, in publications, and/or in promotional materials, at the discretion of SCVIP and/or
SCI. I agree to abide by all the rules and terms of the showcase and agree to waive all claims of any kind against the showcase
organizers.
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Signature of Parent/Guardian
Date
Signature of Artist
Date
Would you like your artwork returned?
 NO. I hereby donate my artwork to SCVIP or Sister Ci es Interna onal.
 YES. I would like my artwork returned.
SEND ARTWORK & ENTRY FORM TO:
Santa Clarita Valley International Program
23920 Valencia Boulevard
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
ATTN: Elena Galvez
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
[email protected]
(661) 255-4317 or (661) 250-3726
scvipsantaclarita.org
facebook.com/scvip
Annual
Young
Artists
Showcase