The Charm of Our City: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Step1: Get to Know the Exhibition Theme
This year's theme is "The Charm of Our City: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow." It's a wonderful chance to showcase your personal view and celebrate the beauty and character of our community through your art.
Step2: Prepare Your Artwork
Ensure your piece is complete, well-finished, and adheres to the size and medium constraints specified in the exhibition guidelines.
The type of art medium used: Oil painting, Watercolor pastel painting, Acrylic painting, Spray painting, Ink wash painting or literati painting, Hot wax painting or encaustic painting, Digital art, Sculpture, Pottery. The size of the artwork(height *width *depth)
The size of the artwork(height *width *depth)
Paintings smaller than 18 x 24 inches will be framed for free. Paintings larger than this size need to be framed, mounted, or created on canvas by the artist. Sculptures and 3D installations will be measured by height, width, and depth. For sculptures and fragile items, only photos or videos are needed for submission, and they should be brought to the exhibition on the day after being selected.
Step3: Photograph or Scan Your Artwork
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Capture a high-resolution photograph or scan of your artwork. Ensure good lighting and clarity so that the details are visible.
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Save the image in JPEG or PNG format.
Step4: Prepare Your Personal Essay or Short Film
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Write a brief personal essay (max 500 words) or create a short film (max 3 minutes) discussing your interpretation of the theme, the inspiration behind your artwork, and your artistic journey.
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If you're creating a short film, ensure it's in a commonly used format like MP4 and hosted on a platform like YouTube or Vimeo.
Step5: Complete the Submission Form
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Fill in all the required details, including your name, contact information, title of the artwork, medium used, dimensions, and a link to your essay or short film on the HH Art Submission form.
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If you've written an essay, there might be an option to paste the text directly or upload a document. Follow the instructions provided.
Step6: Upload Your Artwork on the Submission Form
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Click on the "Upload" button and select the photograph/scan of your artwork.
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Ensure the file name includes your full name and the title of the artwork (e.g., "JaneDoe_HarmonyInNature.jpeg").
Step7: Packaging/Labeling
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Make sure your artwork is safely packaged to prevent any damage during transportation. If your artwork is fragile, please indicate so clearly on the package.
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Clearly label your submission with your full name, contact details, and the title of your artwork. This helps us in ensuring every piece is properly attributed and displayed.
Step8: Drop off Locations:
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Mail your artwork(before 1/31/2025) to:
Polaris Education Foundation
5125 Branding Iron Pl. Rancho Cucamonga CA91739
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Artworks can also be dropped off at the following locations nearby(before 1/31/2025).
Rhapsody Education
7201 Archibald #14, Rancho Cucamonga, CA91701
Cecellia Art Studio
7201 Archibald #14, Rancho Cucamonga, CA91701
Mathnasium- The Math Learning Center
11460 Kenyon Way, Suite 105, Rancho Cucamonga, CA91701
Providence Education Group
10399 Lemon Ave, Suite 103, Rancho Cucamonga, CA91737
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