Arkansas State University Museum

Arkansas State University Museum

ENTRY RULES. Submitted artwork must meet the following criteria:

Eligibility:1.Age requirements—four years old through eighth grade

2.Two-dimensional work only

3.All mediaare eligible but applied components must be securely affixed*

4.Artwork must be submitted through an art teacher**

Requirements:5.Limit ten entries per school, one entry per child, one artist per entry

6.Artwork must be securely matted with a stiff back (no framed work)***

7.Maximum size of 20”x24”, exterior dimension inclusive of matting***

8.No pre-stretched canvas or wood frameworks allowed***

9.Submission package includes:

a.10 artworks,with individual labels affixed to the back and indication of whether artwork is available for purchase

b.One completed Artwork Label Form

Note that the Artwork Label form functions as the summary of all 10 submissions from each school and a second copy is cut apart to label the back of each student’s artwork.

10.Each artworklabel must be affixed to LOWER LEFT BACK of artwork

11.Deliver artwork to Museum office from March 1–16****

Mon and Wed-Fri: 9 pm–5 pm, Tues: 9 am–7 pm, Sat: 10 am–5 pm

12.Pick up artwork May 1–31(Artwork not picked up by June 1 will be disposed.)

The Museum will take all reasonable precautions to protect the artwork from damage or theft; however, we cannot guarantee the safety of entries. By submitting any work of art, the student accepts all risk of loss or damage.

First, second, and third place ribbons will be awarded. The Museum’s Aquisition Committee will select pieces from the exhibition for $50 purchase awards. Important: Please indicate if the work is eligible for purchase, otherwise it will not be considered by the Aquisition Committee. Museum will retain exclusive ownership and full copyright of all artwork purchased.

*Due to safety concerns for the general public, artwork will not be displayed if components detach from the surface or if the artwork itself separates from its matting. Please hot glue the matting to the artwork rather than use masking tape.

**Homeschooled students may submit through their educator.

***These policies help to ensure fairness for all students.

****ASU Museum is not responsible for mailed artwork arriving past the entry deadline (March 16).

****ASU Museum cannot accommodate artwork received after the March 16 deadline.

Artwork Label Form

1. Title______6. Title______

Student’s NameStudent’s Name

______

School______School______

Grade______Grade______

_____check here if eligible for $50 purchase_____check here if eligible for $50 purchase

2. Title______7. Title______

Student’s NameStudent’s Name

______

School______School______

Grade______Grade______

_____check here if eligible for $50 purchase_____check here if eligible for $50 purchase

3. Title______8. Title______

Student’s NameStudent’s Name

______

School______School______

Grade______Grade______

_____check here if eligible for $50 purchase_____check here if eligible for $50 purchase

4. Title______9. Title______

Student’s NameStudent’s Name

______

School______School______

Grade______Grade______

_____check here if eligible for $50 purchase_____check here if eligible for $50 purchase

5. Title______10. Title______

Student’s NameStudent’s Name

______

School______School______

Grade______Grade______

_____check here if eligible for $50 purchase_____check here if eligible for $50 purchase

Please contact Jill Kary at with any questions or concerns.