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2nd Annual International String Art Contest
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I enter if I don't live in the United States?
- Should I send my original artwork?
- Can I send a photograph or a digital image of the painting as my entry?
- How should I label my artwork?
- What if my work involves more than one medium?
- Can I send more than one entry?
- Is there an age requirement?
- How will my (or my child’s) name be displayed if I’m a winner?
- Is sculpture eligible in the competition?
- Is black-and-white artwork eligible?
- Is an artistic photograph, or a painting-enhanced photograph eligible?
- Is digital or computer-generated artwork eligible?
- My painting is my re-creation of someone else's artwork. Is it eligible?
- I've painted a picture of a photo I saw in a magazine. Is it eligible?
- Will my artwork be returned?
- How will I know if my entry has arrived and been entered in the competition?
- How do I find out the results of the competition?
- If I win an award, what more will I have to provide?
- How do I know if my electronic photo/artwork is 300 dpi?
Do you have a question that's not listed here? Email us!
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Submission Form
1. Can I enter if I don't live in the United States?
Yes, the competition is open to artists anywhere in the world, and all receive equal consideration.
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1. Should I send my original artwork?
No, do not send your original artwork, it will not be considered or returned. See "How to Enter" on the PROSPECTUS.
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2. Can I send a photograph or a digital image of the painting as my entry?
Yes, in fact, this is required. Send a 5x7 photo, or a digital image (on a CD) that is high resolution (at least 300dpi). Do not send your entry by email. Please note, if you send a photo, we will scan the image to convert it to a digital image for the printer. We cannot guarantee the quality of the image if you have us do the conversion to digital.
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3. How should I label my artwork?
Place a sticker on the back all photos and cd's and print your name, mailing address and telephone number and email on the sticker.
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4. What if my work involves more than one medium?
Label the work as "mixed media" or, list the media involved ("watercolor and pastel," for example).
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5. Can I send more than one entry?
Yes, there is no limit on the number of entries from an artist.
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6. Is there an age requirement?
No. Artists of any age may apply.
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7. How will my (or my child’s) name be displayed if I’m a winner?
Your name will be listed in this manner:
FirstName LastName of City, State
The age will also be listed for artists 18 and under.
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8. Is sculpture eligible in the competition?
Yes, you may send photos of your sculpture.
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9. Is black-and-white artwork eligible?
Yes. Black-and-white and monochromatic works done in media such as graphite, ink, charcoal and crayon are welcome in the competition.
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10. Is an artistic photograph, or a painting-enhanced photograph eligible?
Yes, photos are welcome as long as they are composed and taken by the artist.
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11. Is digital or computer-generated artwork eligible?
Yes, put a high resolution PDF of your entry on a CD labeled with your name, address and phone number and email. Mail with the signed submission form to the address on the form.
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12. My painting is my re-creation of someone else's artwork. Is it eligible?
No. Your entry must be an original, conceived and created only by you. Though all artists take inspiration from one another to some degree, a direct representation of another artist's work will be disqualified from the competition and may be a violation of copyright law.
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13. I've painted a picture of a photo I saw in a magazine. Is it eligible?
No. Artwork based on your own photographs will be accepted, but artwork based on someone else's published photographs will not, and may be a violation of copyright law.
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14. Will my artwork be returned?
Yes. If you include a SASE (self-addressed stamped envelope) with your entry, we will return your CD or photo.
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15. How will I know if my entry has arrived and been entered in the competition?
We recommend you have your entry sent with some sort of tracking number. We will not be able to send confirmation of receiving your entry.
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16. How do I find out the results of the competition?
All winners and finalists will be notified by the end of May following the entry deadline. Unfortunately we cannot notify the rest of the entrants individually. If you haven't been contacted by the end of May, you can assume you're not among the winners or finalists. The results of the competition will be published on our website (www.violingifts.com/art) and in our email newsletter in September.
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17. If I win an award, what more will I have to provide?
If your entry is chosen as a winner, you may be asked to provide us with either a better photograph or digital file depending on the resolution of the original print.
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17. How do I know if my electronic photo/artwork is 300 dpi?
DPI stands for "dots per inch" and is a standard format required for printed mediums (such as the calendar). Most art and photo software will include an option to see what the resolution is for your file, look in your manual for your specific software. Another clue is the size of the file. Right click on your electronic picture and choose "properties" from the menu. Under "file size" it should say at least 1,000,000 bytes or 1000 KB or 1 MB.
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