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"I feel privileged to see people my age that are creating such amazing art and to learn from these successful Master Teachers. "

- Nathan Moore
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PHOTOGRAPHY
The photography panelists select up to five youngARTS Finalists. The panelists also determine an unlimited number of Honorable Mention and Merit awards.

Participants are asked to present work that will best exemplify the extent and quality of their accomplishment as well as conveying feelings and creating emotional interest, or work that clearly expresses a visual point of view.

The portfolio should demonstrate original thinking, an artistic commitment and a willingness to take creative risks. While it is expected that participants will consult with their teachers in the selection of portfolio material, participants are urged to submit work they feel best represents their creative interests.

All forms of photography are accepted in any format including: documentary, color, black and white, non-silver processes, digital, and mixed media. Work need not be done during the current year, but must be original work and can be done in or out of school. Work that suggests visual plagarism (i.e., a direct copy of another artist's work) will NOT be accepted.

Mailing Requirements
Please review the mailing requirements carefully.

Evaluation Criteria

Evaluations of photography submissions are based on whether a portfolio:
  • Conveys feelings
  • Creates emotional interest
  • Has clear visual point of view
  • Demonstrates original thinking
  • Shows a willingness to take creative risk
What Panelists Look For

"We're looking for a student who is willing to take substantial creative risks, without sacrificing a strong sense of craft."

"My favorite images tend to be both visually arresting and conceptually stimulating."

 

 

 

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