Hey!
Do you know any kids in grades K-8? Do you live in the greater Houston area? There is a space art contest underway!
Yuri's Night is an annual celebration of space.
Houston has a 3-part Yuri's Night celebration. There is a Charity 5k Fun Run / Walk, a SpaceFest Education Event, and a Celebration to finish off the evening.
This year, Houston is celebrating Yuri's Night on April 4th instead of April 12 due to the MS-150 and Easter.
One aspect of the SpaceFest Education Event is The Future of Space Art Contest for kids in grades K-8.
The Future of Space Art Contest is designed to spark public interest in the future of space with artwork inspired by Human Spaceflight. Click here for Rules and Participant Entry Form. Prizes will be awarded to the top 2 artists in each category: K-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8. Artwork must be received no later than March 31, 2008 at this address:
SpaceFest 2009 Art Contest
c/o Bridget Jones
13100 Space Center Blvd, Mailcode HB1-30
Houston, TX 77059
If you have any questions, feel free to email us at YNHouston.Art@gmail.com
Date: Saturday, April 4, 2009
Time: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Rice Stadium
Street: 2176 University Blvd. Houston, TX
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Yuri’s Night Houston
SpaceFest 2009
The Future of Space Art Contest
Art Contest Rules
Purpose
To spark public interest in the future of space with artwork inspired by Human Spaceflight.
Theme
“The Future of Space”
Nomenclature
Piece(s) refers to the submitted artwork.
Who May Enter
Any child in grades K – 8 as of December 31, 2008 in the vicinity of Houston, TX may enter The Future of Space Art Contest.
Age Categories
The pieces will be judged in 4 categories as follows:
1. Kindergarten through 2nd grade
2. 3rd and 4th grade
3. 5th and 6th grade
4. 7th and 8th grade
Prizes
Prizes will be awarded to the top 2 pieces from each of the 4 age categories as follows:
1st prize:
$40 certificate for framing at Aaron Brother’s Art & Framing and
$25 certificate to Space Center Houston Gift Shop
People’s Choice (or 2nd Place):
$25 certificate to Space Center Houston Gift Shop
Winners will be announced at The Future of Space Art Contest Awards Ceremony at SpaceFest 2009 per the schedule (check www.yurisnighthouston.net for latest schedule information). Prizes are non-negotiable and may not be exchanged or refunded for cash in whole or in part. If recipient is not present at the awards ceremony, certificate(s) will be mailed to the recipient at his or her home address as indicated on the Participant Entry Form. Thus, if the Participant Entry Form is incomplete, the piece will not be accepted.
Reclaiming Artwork
Pieces may be reclaimed at the SpaceFest event from the end of the awards ceremony until the conclusion of SpaceFest at 8:30pm on April 4, 2009. Any pieces not claimed by the conclusion of SpaceFest will not be available to be reclaimed.
Submission Deadline
Pieces must be received at the address below on or before March 31, 2008.
Participant Entry Form
The Future of Space Art Contest Participant Entry Form follows on pages 3-4 of this document. Print the form, fill it out, and mail it to the address shown below along with your artwork. The Participant Entry Form must be completed at the time of submission. Note: If you include your email address, we will notify you whether we have received your piece.
Size
Required size for all artwork: NO LARGER than 12” X 18” and NO SMALLER than 8”X 10.” DO NOT: frame or mat artwork, or mail rolled up or in tubes. Artwork must be mailed flat.
Acceptable media
Crayons, cray-pas, markers, colored pencils, oil pastels (no chalk pastels), paint, pen, pencil, glitter. Must be flat (not 3D).
Non-Acceptable Media
Photography, chalk, chalk pastels, charcoal.
Image Subject Matter
All submitted pieces must be line with the theme of “The Future of Space” to be accepted. Examples of appropriate subject matter (this list is provided merely to provide examples and is by no means exhaustive): Robots or humans exploring other planets. Interior or exterior of space craft. Space settlements on the Moon, Mars, other planet / asteroid, or in orbit. The design must be original and may not be a recreation of any existing artwork or photography.
Artwork Description
Each contestant must submit a 50 to 500 word description of his or her artwork. The description should make it clear to the judges what the artwork depicts. Where does the scene take place? What year is it? Are there any special people or animals in the picture? The description may either be printed legibly on the Participant Entry Form or typed and submitted with the piece.
Miscellaneous
Artist may not put his or her name on the front of the piece.
Judging
Judging will take place at SpaceFest 2009 at Rice University in Houston. People’s Choice nominations will be accepted from 11am to 1pm at SpaceFest. All pieces will be displayed by level along with the Artwork Description for the duration of SpaceFest 2009.
Judging Criteria
Each area will have equal weight (on a scale of 1 to 10)
1. Originality and Creativity
2. Appropriate theme / subject matter
3. Aesthetic Appeal
Checklist
-- The artwork reflects the theme of “the Future of Space”
-- The artists name is not written on the front of the piece
-- The piece is no larger than 12” X 18” and no smaller than 8”X 10.”
-- The piece was mailed flat without frame or mat
-- Only acceptable media was used
-- A fully completed Participant Entry Form was submitted with the piece
-- The artist submitted a 50 to 500 word artwork description
-- The piece was received by March 31, 2009
Any artwork that does not meet all of the above guidelines (subject matter, image description included with submission, submission by deadline, etc) will not be considered for judging.
Mailing Address
SpaceFest 2009 Art Contest
c/o Bridget Jones
13100 Space Center Blvd, Mailcode HB1-30
Houston, TX 77059
Questions
If you have any questions, please email us at YNHouston.Art@gmail.com.
Date:
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Time:
11:00am - 4:00pm
Location:
Rice Stadium
Street:
2176 University Blvd.
Houston, TX
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