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Christian Art 2008

Josette DePasse
101 N Jessica #140
Tucson, Arizona 85710
(H) (520) 886-9380
poohbearus@msn.com

PURPOSE: The Christian Art event was developed to encourage communication of the participant's faith and beliefs through the artistic media of sculpturing, photography, painting, drawing, and design. Participants are limited only by their imagination. Entries should make a clear point and should visually represent the current year's theme. This is not a team event.

PROCESS:

Each participating group will:

• ENTER NO MORE THAN ONE ENTRY
• Register the entry in one of four artistic categories: (photography, painting & drawing, sculpture, or design)
• Register the entry in the appropriate grade level.
• Deliver entries to the Event Director between 2:00-5:00 PM Friday.
• Pick up entry after closing ceremony on Saturday.

The Event Director will:

• Receive entries between 2 and 5 p.m., Friday at the scheduled event room.
• Organize entries into the registered artistic category for judging and display.
• Report results to the Awards Committee.

RULES:

ALL ENTRIES:

1. Adult assistance shall be limited to advice and supervision.
2. The participant submitting an entry shall be the sole artist of that entry.
3. All entries must interpret the current year's LTC theme.
4. Identification: Attach to the back of the entry (the bottom of sculpture entries) two 3X5 index cards, each containing the following information:

   Participant's Name,
   LTC-SW Identification Number, and Grade
   Name of the congregation

   Artistic category - (Sculpture, Photography, Painting & Drawing, or Design) The 2nd 3x5 card will be placed on the front of the entry after judging to identify the participants to the admirers.

   POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED FOR NOT ADHERING TO THESE RULES

Sculpture Rules

1. Size: The base of a sculpture shall fit into a 12 x 12 inch square and shall not stand over 18 inches in height; smaller entries are permissible.
2. Presentation: Sculptures must be self supporting, i.e., supported or braced as needed for display. However, sculptures and supports/braces must remain movable. NOTE: Special lighting will not be permitted.
3. Materials: The use of materials is not restricted, with the understanding that all displays must be in good taste. Event Directors reserve the right to make final decisions in this area.

POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM THE SCULPTURE'S SCORE FOR NOT ADHERING TO THESE RULES

Photography Category

1. Size: The size of photographs entered shall not exceed 13 x 16 inches, including frame. Smaller entries are permissible.
2. Presentation: Entries shall be framed and self supporting, i.e., supported or braced as needed for display. However, frames and supports/braces shall remain moveable. Note: LTC-SW will not supply easels. Special lighting will not be permitted
3. Materials: Photographs may be taken in either black and white or color. Each photograph will be judged upon its own merit, regardless of its type.

POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED IF SIZE OR PRESENTATION RULES ARE NOT FOLLOWED

Painting and Drawing Rules

1. Size: The size of paintings or drawings entered, including frames, shall not exceed 16 x 18 inches; smaller entries are permissible.
2. Presentation: Entries shall be framed and self supporting, i.e., supported or braced as needed for display. However, frames and supports/braces shall remain moveable. Note: LTC-SW will not supply easels. Special lighting will not be permitted
3. Materials: Painting Category can be watercolors, acrylics, oils, etc. Drawing Category can be pen, ink, pencil, crayon, markers, etc. Each entry will be judged upon its own merit, regardless of materials.

POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED IF SIZE OR PRESENTATION RULES ARE NOT FOLLOWED

Design Category

NOTE: Designs can be computer generated graphics, free standing objects, logo artistry, etc. This category includes all other art not defined in the other three categories.

1. Size: The size of the design must fit in a 12 x 12 inch area (width and height). Smaller entries are permissible.
2. Presentation: Entries must be self supporting either by frame or other means. Items must be moveable as a single unit and not require assembly/disassembly by the Judges or Event Director. Special lighting is not permitted.
3. Materials: The use of materials is not restricted with the understanding that all displays MUST BE IN GOOD TASTE. The Event Director reserves the right to make a final decision on judging and displaying the entry.

POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED IF THE ABOVE RULES ARE NOT FOLLOWED

JUDGING:

There will be three Judges. An award rating will be assigned based on the point average among the three Judges

AWARDS:

1. Each participant will be rated according to the following scale:

   Gold = 95-100 points; Silver = 85-94 points; Bronze = 70-84 points; No Award = 0-69 points

2. An appropriately colored engraved plate for the individual's award plaque will be given to each person receiving a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Rating.

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