1.

Only one (1) project can be submitted.

2.

The national office will provide easels.

3.

The contestant is required to make an oral presentation, which will not

exceed three (3) minutes, explaining the methods or techniques used in

developing the project. Mounting and matting is preferred.

4.

The submission should be no larger than 36 inches by 48 inches. Framing is optional.

5.

The oral presentation must not exceed three (3) minutes.

6.

Gold medalists advancing to the national competition level will be required to submit images of their entries via mail.

7.

​Contestants will be judged by the following criteria:

• Composition (20)

• Line/Form (20)

• Presentation (20)

• Technique/Craftsmanship (20)

• Theme (20)

• ** A portion reprinted with permission from the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers**