2023 Regional High School Art Show

Submitting Artwork (New Registration System)

The following link will direct you to a submissions box for ALL art show submissions to be uploaded. Artwork will NOT be accepted if not uploaded at the link shared. NO EXCEPTIONS will be made. If you have trouble accessing the dropbox please email ejoseph@psesd.org.

Submission Folder

Uploading Images  

Because the entire show will be virtual, a single image for 2D and multiple images for 3D artwork are required. Select all files you wish to upload, for 3D work multiple files of each angle should be uploaded. Files should be properly labeled as shown: 

• Single picture: Lastnamefirstinital-title (title should match the title on the registration form)  
• Multiple pictures: Lastnamefirstinitial-1-title, -2-title, etc.

If a signed release form is not received, a submission can not qualify.

Originality

• ALL artwork submitted MUST be completely original! 
  • If artwork is determined to be a copy, it will be disqualified from the show. 
  • Do NOT submit any artwork that has been copied, replicated, or manipulated from published photographs, magazines, book illustrations, or other artwork, including the Internet. If a photo is used, the original must be reviewed by the student’s teacher and approved to authenticate originality. 
  • Teacher’s signatures attesting to the originality of the artwork being submitted is required. 
  • If there is any doubt as to the originality of a piece, the teacher should not submit it. The integrity of the teacher and student in submitting only original artwork is expected and appreciated. 
  • By signing the Student Registration Form, students indicate their understanding of these rules. 
  • Student under 18 must have parent/guardian signature. 
• How do I know if my work is original? 
  • An original work is one that is new and different from what others have created. This means you are the author of the work, and the work is not copied from someone else’s original work. 
  • Even if there is no exact or literal copying, the average person may notice substantial similarities between the submitted work and the source material. If so, it is possible that the work would not be considered original and should not be submitted. For example: 
    • A pencil drawing that directly copies a celebrity portrait that was taken by another artist is not original work. 
    • Changing the medium—for example, creating a painting based on a photo that was taken by someone else is not original. 
    • A painting or drawing of a photograph taken from the Internet or a magazine is not considered original and should not be submitted. 
    • Cropping or resizing an image does NOT make the work transformative.

Download the Art Show Instructions and Guidelines for more information.

Artist’s Statement

An artist's statement is an artist's written description of their work. The brief verbal representation is for and in support of their own work to give the viewer understanding. It should be long enough to allow a viewer to learn more about the artist and the work, but not too long that it is difficult to follow the story. Often times, the artist’s statement affects judging; if the story is compelling, it adds to the work of art.

Sell or Exhibit Only

This year, OSPI and other agencies have chosen to provide monetary awards for artwork, the artwork will only be on loan and will be returned after one year of display at the state office or other agency. Other awards will be purchase awards and not returned to the students. This change means students will need to identify if they will be willing to sell their artwork or whether it is exhibit only.

Only two (2) entries per teacher will be allowed: One general education one special education.

Private schools will be able to participate in all portions of the show; however, pieces will not qualify for the state competition. Submissions will still be eligible for local local awards and scholarships.

Awards

The Regional High School Art Show accepts both 2D and 3D art work including: photography, ceramics, charcoal, graphite, colored pencil, pen and ink, watercolor, acrylic, linoleum block print, silk screen, collagraph, collage, glass, metal, jewelry, chalk pastel, oil pastel, mixed media, paper, scratchboard, wood, etc.

Award categories:

• Regional Awards (advances to the state art show)
• PSESD Staff Choice (purchased for $200)
• PSESD Board of Director’s Choice (purchased for $200)
• Superintendent’s Choice Award (purchased for $200)
• Best in Show 3D
• Best in Show 2D
• King County Executive Awards
• Pierce County Arts Commission Choice Awards
• Central Washington University Scholarship Awards
• CWU Art for Change Award
• Outstanding Achievement Awards

The Arts Impact GRIT Award:

Art Instructors, do you have a student who showed extraordinary perseverance when creating their artwork? Be sure to nominate them for Arts Impact's GRIT award.

The nomination form can be found HERE on Art Impact's website.

The winner will receive a $150.00 cash award and a certificate. 

Guidelines

• Students may submit only one piece of artwork.
• As long as the student is still enrolled, a piece of artwork from the last trimester of last year or from this year may be submitted.
• Art should be K-12 appropriate.

Dimensions of the Artwork

OSPI is requiring the physical dimensions of the artwork. While there are no current limitations to the size of the piece, logistically there are limitations as to the transport and display of artwork at the state office. With this in mind, artwork that is oversized or extremely heavy may be ranked according to the ability to transport and display.