Register for the 'Colors of Service 2023 Art Competition'
Volunteer ETSU is proud to present the Inaugural Colors of Service art competition.
Colors of Service was designed to invite artists to use their talents to help engage
and educate the East Tennessee State University Community on the importance and value
of community involvement and the role it plays in addressing some of our region's
most pressing issues.
2023 Theme: "Communities Serving Communities; People Serving People"
Envision an engaged world. Communities serving communities; people serving people. What does the true impact of community service and volunteer work look like? How are both the communities and those that serve impacted by engaging in civic and humanitarian work around them? What does this service mean to you?
Submissions
Create a work of art in your style of choice, whether that be graphic design, animation, oils, pastels, or whatever other medium your vision gravitates towards. All submissions will be asked to self-identify into either 1) visual art, 2) digital art, or 3) mixed media. With your work, submit a short paragraph detailing what being involved in community service means to you.
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022
Art Submission Deadline: Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023
Judging & Prizes
Entries will be scored by a select panel of faculty and staff judges from across the University community with backgrounds in art and design, higher education, leadership, and community-engaged learning. Scoring will focus primarily on adherance to theme and messages conveyed.
There will be prizes for the top entry in each category and a grand prize for the top entry overall.
Select entries will also be displayed at the 'Community Partners Luncheon' scheduled for Spring 2023 with community non-profits, university administrators, and serviced-focused student organizations in attendance.
FAQ
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Which category should I submit my art under?
Artists are asked to self-identify their art into a 1) visual art, 2) digital art, or 3) mixed media category. We recommend that artists using traditional art methods (oils, pastels, water colors, pencil sketches, or other mediums traditionaly reserved for a paper or canvas) submit their entry in the visual category. We recommend that artists useing computers or technology (animation, graphic design, etc.) for designing their work, submit their entry in the digital art category. All other entries not fitting the above specifications can be submitted under the mixed media category. If you are unsure which category to submit to, please feel free to email our team at serve@etsu.edu for assistance in deciding.
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Do I have to submit my art when I register?
No; Artists are asked to pre-register by the Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022 deadline to secure their spot in the competition. Art submissions will need to be submitted by the Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023 deadline.
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Do I need to know all of the details of my art when I register?
No; Artists will be asked to provide some basic demographic information, select which category they will be submitting art to, and a brief description of their planned art. No additional information (name of art, summary, medium used, etc.) will be required at the time of registration. These details will be provided upon final submission. -
Once I register, am I required to stay in that category?
No; We will ask artists to select which category they plan to enter at time of registration. When making their final art submission, artists will be asked to confirm the category they are entering. If their final submission differs from what was listed during their registration, this would be the opportunity for them to update the category before judging begins. -
Will I retain the rights to my art?
Yes; By submitting to the competition, artists are not giving up their rights to the art, but are giving permission for the art to be used in outlets related to the competition and for any marketing efforts related to service and community engagement by the Volunteer ETSU organization and the ETSU Office of Leadership and Civic Engagement with written credit in the form of the artist's name. Artists will be contacted if any additional use is desired outside of the above mentioned areas.