Celebrated for its creative and imaginative qualities, art transcends all boundaries and is one of Man’s most enduring forms of communication. As SLU celebrates its 100 years.
Inspired by the visionary and universal appeal of art, SLU is proud to present the SLU CENTENNIAL POSTER MAKING
CONTEST. The contest is part of the SLU’s community efforts to nurture the young and to promote artistry.
The SLU Centennial theme, “Light that transforms”, invites all young artists to push the creative limits and share you unique perspective of the SLU community we live in. Through art, we challenge you explore the realms of Christian Spirit, Creativity, Competence and Social Involvement. Evoking emotions and inspirational moments, your final piece should be a culmination of your personal beliefs, insights and aspirations, expressed in the most artistic manner.
COMPETITION STRUCTURE
The SLU Centennial Poster Making Contest is open to SLU Community.
Four finalists will be selected from each category after a first round of competition. Each finalist will proceed to compete in the overall competition for the Grand Prize. All finalists at the Grand Competition will be judged by a panel of art experts and academics. All works will be showcased in an exhibition.
COMPETITION GUIDELINES
The Entry
Must have a 12” x 18” dimensions white drawing Oslo paper.
Must use Black and White line drawing. (Pencil, Ink, Charcoal)
Must be a two-dimensional drawing around the theme “Light that transforms”.
Must be original.
Must be a recent work.
Must be unframed but ready to be mounted on a base frame, ready for hanging.
Must be dry.
Entry Documents
Accomplished Official Entry Form (photocopy is acceptable).
SLU school ID / SLU ID
A typewritten summary of the artist’s ideas (not more than 250 words with title) on short bond paper.
Submission:
Entries will be received within the start of January 21, 2008 to May 31, 2008.
Please personally submit the entry and all entry document requirements to Architecture Dept., 7th floor Otto Hahn Bldg and look for Arch. Dulthe Munar.
Courier expenses for submission and retrieval of entries will be shouldered by the participant.
The entry and all entry document requirements should reach the organizer not later than 6:00pm, of May 31, 2008 (Friday) to the Architecture Department.
The semi-finalists shall be notified of the results immediately by phone, fax and/or post.
Objective:
To recognize creative excellence in modern art among today’s new generation of student artists.
Eligibility
Open to the SLU Community: Elementary level, High School level, Collegiate, Alumni and Employees.
Criteria of Judging
Judging criteria will include originality, artistic skills, creativity, and relevance to the theme and should also include Saint Louis University’s mission and vision on the following areas: Christian spirit, creativity, competence and social involvement. All decisions by the judges are final. No correspondences will be entertained before, during and after the competition.
Prizes
CATEGORY LEVEL
30 entries shall be chosen as semi-finalists each will receive a Certificate of Recognition.
From the semi-finalists, four (4) finalists will be chosen. Each will receive a cash prize and tokens.
The four (4) finalists will automatically qualify for the Overall Level.
OVERALL LEVEL
Retrieval of Entries
Entries must be retrieved within 15 days upon receipt of notice/telegram at the Organizer’s head office. If entries are not retrieved during this period, the Organizer reserves the right to dispose of them as they deemed fit. Unclaimed entries may be donated to public institutions for public display with the consent of the participant.
Exhibition and Awarding
Awarding ceremonies and exhibition will be announced at a later date.
Agreements
Entries submitted with incomplete documentation and which do not only with the stipulated rules will not be accepted. The
organizer reserves the right to disqualify form the competition any entry not conforming to the rules and regulations of the competition.
Participation is free-of-charge.
All winning entries and finalists remain the property of entrants.
All winners permit the Organizer to reproduce their works in the press, television, publicity, and/or print materials (e.g.
brochures, calendars, catalogs, greeting cards, etc.) produced in connection with the contest otherwise, before, during and/or after the competition.
Submission of entry signifies acceptance of the rules and regulations of the competition. While all possible care will be taken
on entries submitted, the Organizer assumes no responsibility for any loss or damage to the entries before, during, and/or after the competition.
For inquiries, please contact the Architecture Department, Saint Louis University, Inc. at 442-2193, 442-2793 loc. 303. Good Luck!
