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2018 Art Week Chalk Art Competition Call for Artists Call for Artists: 2018 ART WEEK CHALK ART COMPETITION OVERVIEW: The Meridian Arts Commission (MAC) seeks high school teams to compete in our third annual Art Week Chalk Art Competition. Teams will be challenged to complete a chalk drawing on the sidewalk of Idaho Avenue, roughly 3’ x 3’ within two hours. The theme for this year’s competition is: Art in the Future. Teams may interpret this however they wish, but they should be able to provide a rationale for how their completed work embodies the theme. A panel will judge the artwork, and monetary awards will be granted to the school art departments of the three teams with the highest score. DATE OF EVENT: The Chalk Art Competition will take place on Friday, September 7, 2018, around Generations Plaza, in Downtown Meridian. Drawing will start promptly at 6:00 p.m. and will be stopped at 8:00 p.m. Artists may check in at 5:30 p.m. The panel will assess the completed works at 8:00 p.m., and awards will be announced around 8:30 p.m. ELIGIBILITY: Teams should consist of two to six high school students enrolled in a high school in the West Ada School District, or another high school within the Meridian city limits (private, charter, etc.). All team members must be eligible. Teams are welcome to bring their own supplies, or use chalk pastels to be provided by MAC. DEADLINE: Register your team by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 4, 2018. AWARDS: Completed chalk art works will be judged on the following criteria:  Interpretation of theme and the clarity of the theme to the viewer (5 points)  Creativity and originality of the artwork (5 points)  Quality of artistic composition and overall design (5 points)  Overall impression of the artwork (5 points) Awards will be directed to the art departments of the school in which the students are enrolled. The grand prize award will be $100. Second and third place prizes will also be awarded. CONTACT MAC: mac@meridiancity.org Meridian Arts Commission 33 E. Broadway Avenue, #104 Meridian, ID 83642 208-489-0399 Thank you Meridian Downtown Business Association for sponsoring our prizes! Application & Acknowledgments: 2018 ART WEEK CHALK ART COMPETITION APPLICANT CONTACT INFORMATION Team Name: Applicant Name: Applicant/Parent E-mail: School Name: ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: I specifically acknowledge that: ____ A. I indemnify, release and hold harmless the City of Meridian, and all of its employees, INITIAL volunteers, and representatives, from any and all claims, demands, injuries, obligations, actions, causes of action, damages to persons and property, losses, liabilities, costs, expenses, and compensation of any nature whatsoever, including attorney’ s fees, on account of, occurring during, or in any way arising out of my participation in the Chalk Art Competition. ____ B. While it is intended that the completed artwork may be visible for five to fourteen days, this INITIAL period may be shortened by for any reason, without notice to the team or school. ____ C. Artwork created must be original works conceived and completed by the team submitting INITIAL this application. ____ D. The artwork created will be displayed at a public place. MAC seeks to encourage artistic INITIAL expression and public dialogue, but must simultaneously ensure that viewers of diverse ages and perspectives feel welcome and comfortable. To this end, as a condition of participation in the Chalk Art Competition, the artwork created may not include elements depicting profanity, indecency, violence, discrimination, defamation, threats, or communications inconsistent with Meridian’s community values. ____ E. I consent to City’s publication and/or use of any photographs or recordings of myself, INITIAL my artwork, or installations created using my artwork, for promotional purposes. I do acknowledge and understand each and agree to these terms and conditions. Signature: _________________________________ Print name: _____________________________ * Parent Signature - If Applicant is Under 18: ______________________________________________ Date: _________________________________ To register your team for the 2018 Art Week Chalk Art Competition, please submit your team’s Application and Acknowledgements form, completed in full, via mail or delivery it to the City Clerk’s Office at Meridian City Hall, 33 E. Broadway Avenue, Suite 104, Meridian ID 83642 or e-mailing it to mac@meridiancity.org. Thank you for taking part in the arts!