USF Writing Center Student Art Competition

When you think of writing, what images come to mind?

How can written words inspire visual art?
What concepts, ideas, and people generally inspire positive writing experiences?

The purpose of this competition is to provide an opportunity for students to create artistic interpretations of what they believe writing is really about. Winners’ submissions will be displayed as décor in the Writing Center Gallery, located on the first floor of the main library.

When you think of writing, what images come to mind? How can written words inspire visual art? What concepts, ideas, and people generally inspire positive writing experiences? The purpose of this competition is to provide an opportunity for students to create artistic interpretations of what they believe writing is really about. Ten winning entries will be displayed as décor in the Writing Center Gallery, located on the first floor of the main library.

Contest Rules and Information

Eligibility
The contest is open to any currently enrolled USF undergraduate or graduate student.

Submission of Entries
The following information about your entry must be submitted via e-mail to the Writing Center by October 31, 2012 at writingcenterusf@gmail.com:

Entrant’s name
Email address
Telephone number
Title of work
Dimensions and materials used
Attached image file of the work being submitted1

Duration of Contest
The winners will be notified on November 13, 2012.

Guidelines

The maximum dimensions of the work are as follows:

2 x 3 feet minimum and 5 x 6 feet maximum

Art work should be appropriate and practical for a small, public space that is frequently used by USF students, faculty, and staff.

Selection
The winning art work will be selected by a committee of Writing Center coordinators and consultants.

Notes:

1. Image entry must be JPEG digital files and must be PC and Mac compatible. Review will be by digital image only. JPEGs should be no larger than 300 dpi at approximately 4 by 6 inches. All digital files must include the artist’s name and title of the submission (e.g. smithpainting5.jpg)