Kids Small Groups

Mission Fair 2011 is quickly approaching. Are you interested in entering the Art Competition? See below for guidelines. Still have questions? Contact Jessi Lewison - jessical@saddleback.com


Looking for the Submission Form? Click here: http://www.saddlebackksg.blogspot.com/2011/03/mission-fair-art-contest-submission.html Once you are on the page, click the picture of the submission form, open in another document, and then print. No art submissions entry forms will be collected via email.


Musical Composition
A musical composition entry may be for voice, instruments, or a combination of voice and instruments. Lyrics may or may not be included in vocal composition. The composition may not exceed five minutes. The entry must relate to the theme of the competition.

The recording must be a straight through video or audio recording of the performance in real-time. The entry may not include imported MIDI or other source files, or use algorithmic composition software. Musical composition entrants are not to borrow from copyrighted material.

Whether an entry uses a variety of techniques or a simple approach, it will be judged primarily on how well the student uses his or her artistic vision to portray the theme. A well-developed concept is more important than technique. We desire you to express the theme through your own vision.

Presentation
· Entries should not exceed five minutes
· Submit a CD or DVD recording of the composition
· Students are not required to perform their own compositions, but they must note who performed it on their entry form
· A student’s composed work may be submitted by a group
Format
· Submit the CD/DVD in a plastic container; Identify both the CD/DVD and container with the students name and grade
· Safely attach the entry form to the CD/DVD container. You may place them both in an envelope if desired.
· Include the title and required artist statement on the student entry form. If the entry has no title, please write “untitled”.

Recommendations for Quality Recordings
· Make the room you record in as quiet as possible. Close windows and turn off all the noise-making devices in the room (air conditioners, fans, telephones, etc.). Do not place the recording device on top of an instrument or speakers.
· Don’t record at too loud or too soft a level.
· Record a short test and listen to it. If needed, improve recording quality by changing the record volume or microphone location.
· Return to the beginning of the CD and record two seconds of silence; then start performing your composition. Finish with another two seconds of silence.





Dance Choreography
A dance choreography entry must be an original choreographed dance recorded on a CD/DVD. The work of the choreographer must demonstrate the creativity and interpretation of the theme. It is suggested that the required artist statement be given at the beginning of the recording, in addition to being written on the Student Entry Form.

There may be up to three dancers performing the choreography. The choreographer may be the performer or one of the performers, but does not have to be. If other individuals are performing they must be mentioned on the Student Entry Form.
Costumes are not necessary. If costumes are used, however, the choreographer must also create the costumes or directly note that the costumes are not his or her original work.

Whether an entry uses a variety of techniques or a simple approach, it will be judged primarily on how well the individual uses his or her artistic vision to portray the theme. A well-developed concept is more important than technique. Therefore, it is very important that the student show a clear relation of the dance choreography to the theme. The connection should be made evident through the use of song, props, and the dance itself, as well as the artist statement. We desire you to express the theme through your own eyes and vision.

Presentation
· Entries must be two to five minutes long. They may not exceed five minutes.
· The choreography should directly relate to the theme
· Submit a CD/DVD of the performance of the choreography
· It is suggested that you state your artist statement at the beginning of the recording (the artist statement is not considered part of the length of the entry). Do not give your name or any other identifying information in your artist statement.

Format
· The recorded performance may be saved as a file on the CD/DVD, in the format of a QuickTime video or Windows Media Video, or it may be a CD/DVD movie.
· Submit the CD/DVD in a plastic container; Identify both the CD/DVD and container with the students name and grade
· Safely attach the entry form to the CD/DVD container. You may place them both in an envelope if desired.
· Include the title and required artist statement on the student entry form. If the entry has no title, please write “untitled”.

Recommendations for Quality Recordings
· Use a tripod to hold the camera still
· Make sure there is plenty of lighting, especially if shooting indoors.
· Turn off all noise-making devices in the room (air conditioners, fans, telephones, etc.).
· Make sure the background music (if any) is audible on the recording.

Music
The title, composer, and performer of any background music must be credited and document on the Student Entry Form. If the entry’s connection to the theme is expressed in the song choice, this should be explained in the artist statement.





Literature
A literature entry may be a work of fiction or nonfiction. Prose, poetry, and drama are all accepted. The entry must relate to the theme of the mission fair art contest.

Literature entrants are not to borrow from copyrighted material.

Whether an entry uses a variety of techniques or a simple approach, it will be judged primarily on how well the student uses his or her artistic vision to portray the theme. A well-developed concept is more important than technique. We desire you to express the theme through your own eyes and vision.

Presentation
· Entries may not exceed 1,500 words.
· Entries must be typed.
· Illustrated entries, including “books,” with pictures drawn by the student are acceptable; however, only literary content is judged.
· Entries are to reflect grade-appropriate grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

Format
· Submit entries on any kind of paper, not to exceed 8½ inches by 11 inches in size.
· Staple the student entry form to the front of your piece.
· Write the child’s name on the back of every page in case they get separated.
· Number all pages.
· Include the title and required artist statement on the Student Entry Form. If the entry has no title please write “Untitled”.





Photography
A photography entry must be an original black-and-white or color image, or group of images, produced by a photographic process. The entry must relate to the mission fair art contest theme.
Images may be manipulated conventionally or digitally. Images should demonstrate the student’s proper use of photographic techniques such as depth of field and exposure. The images may be created using various lenses, filters, and light sources.
Photographs with added graphics over the image, including lettering, are not acceptable.

Whether an entry uses a variety of techniques or a simple approach, it will be judged primarily on how well the student uses his or her artistic vision to portray the theme. A well-developed concept is more important than technique. We desire you to express the theme through your own eyes and vision.

Presentation
· A single print or collage may not exceed 11 inches by 14 inches, including a mat.
· Mount all prints on a cardboard mat, poster board, or some other sturdy material.
· Framed entries, original film (negatives or transparencies), and multidimensional pieces are not accepted.
· Attach the Student Entry form securely to your piece.
· Include the title and required artist statement on the Student Entry Form. If the entry has no title, please write “Untitled”.





Visual Arts
A visual arts entry must be an original print, drawing, painting, collage, metal etching or punch work, fiber work, or computer-generated artwork that relates to the mission fair art contest theme.

Whether an entry uses a variety of techniques or a simple approach, it will be judged primarily on how well the student uses his or her artistic vision to portray the theme. A well-developed concept is more important than technique. We desire you to express the theme through your own eyes and vision.

Presentation
· No art may exceed 24 inches by 30 inches, including a mat.
· All art must be flat and may not be more than 3/8 inch thick. This includes all two-dimensional materials and images, including small, flat items (such as string, fabric, and screening) that have maximum surface contact with the face of the image. Nothing three-dimensional (noodles, beans, beads, boxes, etc.) may extend off the surface of a work
· Mount all paper or canvas entries on sturdy cardboard mats, but not in wood, metal, plastic, or glass frames.
· Securely attach the Student Entry Form to the art piece.Include the title and required artist statement on the Student Entry Form. If the entry has no title, please write “Untitled”.