Guidelines for Entries

Eligibility  Submission Criteria  Judging  Policies 
How to Apply  Competition Timeline Entry Form

ELIGIBILITY

Any degree-seeking student currently enrolled at Wichita State University is eligible to enter.

 

 

SUBMISSION

DIVISIONS

1. Ceramics: Kiln-fired clay; glazed or unglazed.
2. Drawing: Pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel or crayon.
3. Mixed Media: Two or more media, incorporating any number of materials. This category will also include forms of digital art.
4. Painting: Oil, acrylic, watercolor, gouache, casein, or tempera.
5. Printmaking: Relief, intaglio, lithography, mono prints, and screen-printing

NUMBER OF ENTRIES

Each artist may submit up to six (6) entries in any combination of the divisions.

GUIDELINES

2 Dimensional Works
• All two-dimensional works must be prepared for hanging.
• Any submitted work without a hanging device will be disqualified.
• Devices may include wire hanger, wooden ledges or binder clips.
• The Cadman Staff do not allow the use of 3m strips or command hooks.

3 Dimensional Works
• Three-dimensional works intended for display should not exceed an 18” x 18” footprint.
• Exceptions are made to freestanding works, works with their own pedestals.

Exclusions
• Previous Elements entries may not be submitted.
• Entries which do not have hanging devices will not be accepted.

 

JUDGING

Elements is a juried competition comprised of professional artists from the Wichita and surrounding communities. Judges with a background in one of the divisions will select the award-winning pieces. Judges will take into account the degree of professionalism and creativity in each of the divisions.
Show worthy pieces will be decided by the judges and they reserve the right not to award a winner in a division. All decisions made by the judges are final. *Note: Judges are not given titles or name(s) of the artist.

Criteria
The panel will evaluate the work in these four areas:


• Level of Achievement
The artist has a consistent body of work that reflects a style and approach to the medium as well as skill in the handling of the medium.

• Technical Skill
The artist’s handling of the media exhibits control, skill, and experience. The design or composition of the work shows an understanding and utilization of the principles of design.

• Concept
The artist works with ideas and effectively reflects an idea, a point of view, or a specific concept.

• Presentation
The work itself is presented appropriately for exhibition. The support materials reflect a professional standard and meet all the criteria put forth for jury consideration.

 

POLICIES

LIABILITY
Wichita State University, including but not limited to the staff of Student Involvement, will not be responsible for any damage or loss of any entry; although due care and precaution will be taken to ensure its safety.

EXHIBITION POLICY
The Sponsor reserves the right to restrict the display location of pieces due to content, size, safety concerns or facility limitations.

DROP-OFF AND RETURN OF ENTRIES
If selected for the show, works will be delivered to the SI office at the dates and times specified in the timeline. All works selected by the judges must remain in the possession of Student Involvement until the close of the show.

*Note: The sponsor reserves the right to dispose of any pieces not picked up by the deadline unless prior arrangements have been made.

 

HOW TO APPLY

INSTRUCTIONS
• Gather your art pieces you wish to submit for judging.
• Take well lit and centered photos of your work
• Fill out the online application and submit up to six JPGs, one image for each artwork
• Submit payment by following the link at the end of the form

ENTRY FEE
There is a non-refundable entry fee of $10 per artist, regardless of the number of entries submitted. Entry fee payments will be taken via debit or credit card.

EXHIBITION LOCATION
Exhibit will be displayed in the Cadman Art Gallery, 1st Floor of the Rhatigan Student Center.

 

TIMELINE

Accepting works

  • Deadline for all entries, Wednesday, September 22
  • Submit images of entries through the online form
    o Upload up to 6 JPGs; no larger than 5 MB
    o $10 Non-Refundable Entry Fee

Judging

  • Judging will be conducted by a jury of professional from the Wichita and surrounding community.
  • All participants will be notified of their artworks’ status Tuesday, September 28

Dropping off your art

  • If selected:
    o Label Artwork (with hanging device attached)
    o Take work to the SI office between Wednesday, September 29 - Thursday, September 30

Exhibit on Display
• Monday, October 4 – Friday, October 15 - CANCELLED
• Cadman Art Gallery, RSC 1st Floor

29th Annual Elements Entry Form

The 29th Annual Elements was cancelled due to staffing issues.