contest rubric
Acceptable Submissions: any creative works!
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General Criteria
1. Creativity
a. Shows an original idea/view
b. Incorporates something unique to the artist
2. Quality of Work
a. Shows the artist spent time on their piece
b. Looks finished and professional, not rushed and half done
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Photography:
1. Lighting
a. Interesting or appropriate lighting
b. Shows artist planned or made arrangements for taking photo
2. Proportions
a. Interesting proportions
b. Shows good balance and composition
2D:
1. Colors
a. Thoughtful color composition
2. Quality of work
a. No pencil lines or eraser marks (unless intended)
b. Piece looks finished
3D:
1. Texture
a. Interesting texture or embellishments on piece
2. Color
a. Shows artist payed attention to glazing or coloring to enhance piece
3. Weight
a. Shows form of piece is balanced and well crafted (“a good weight”)
past contests
Dog Contest - Spring 2019
Winners
Elizabeth Hanna - 1st Place Art
Sharon Fitzpatrick - 1st Place Photography
Mary Grace Saich - Herman's Pick Art
Abigail Leff - Herman's Pick Photography
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