The City of Akron Holocaust Arts and Writing Contest

City of Akron
Holocaust Arts and Writing Contest

2010 THEME – Fighting Apathy, the Power of Individual Choice:
By studying the lessons of the Holocaust, students make the essential
connection between history and the moral choices they confront in their own lives.

City of Akron Holocaust Arts and Writing Contest:Nav Bar
 

MULTIMEDIA

Submission Guidelines - Follow the checklist below to ensure a complete entry.

Definition of multimedia: The combined use of media, such as movies, music, lighting, animation, and the Internet, as for education or entertainment. Text and/or other forms of artistic expression/communication may be incorporated into an audio/visual presentation. Lighting, video and audio quality and use of space and pacing will be considered in judging.

checkbox.jpg (1017 bytes) Only one entry per student will be accepted. Students submitting more than one entry will be disqualified.

checkbox.jpg (1017 bytes) Entries must be accompanied by a completed and signed (student and parent signatures required) entry form.

checkbox.jpg (1017 bytes) Collaborative entries are limited to no more than three (3) participants. Each participant must complete and submit a separate entry form.

checkbox.jpg (1017 bytes) Each entry must have a title that is relevant to the composition, written on the entry form

checkbox.jpg (1017 bytes) Entries must pertain to the contest theme

checkbox.jpg (1017 bytes) Entries must be accompanied by an Artist Statement. Artist’s Statements must include the entrant’s name, school (if applicable) and title of the work. Statements may not exceed 100 words. Statements must be submitted typed on 8 1/2 x 11 paper, and also digitally on a labeled CD in a Microsoft Word file.

checkbox.jpg (1017 bytes) Format: CD-ROM or DVD formats only. Magnetic media such as VHS, audio cassette or floppy disks will not be accepted

checkbox.jpg (1017 bytes) All entries should be no longer than 5 minutes.

checkbox.jpg (1017 bytes) Audio-only entries must be submitted with a typewritten script on paper and/or in digital format.

checkbox.jpg (1017 bytes) Submit a copy of the entry. The artist or teacher should keep the original.

checkbox.jpg (1017 bytes) All copyright-protected sources must be cited. This includes books, magazines, Web sites, and works of art, among others.

checkbox.jpg (1017 bytes) Submit entries with entry form and Artist Statement wrapped around disk in case and secure with a rubber band, or enclose all information and disk in a large envelope with your name, School, and Title of Entry on the outside of the envelope.

PLEASE NOTE: If guidelines are not adhered to, entry will be disqualified.

Multimedia Entry Drop Off

Multimedia entries must be delivered between 12 pm and 6:30 pm Jan. 27th, 28th or 29th to:

O'Neil Commons / Lock 3
222 S. Main Street
Akron, Ohio 44308

(Use the brick driveway near the State Street and Main Street intersection for entry to the park.)

Judging procedures

Winners will be chosen based on interpretation of the contest theme, technique and originality. (See rubrics.)

 

Top 10 reasons for disqualification

due date

All entries must include reference to the Holocaust as well as the modern era.
Entries due January 30, 2010