Arts Alive Poster Submission
West Virginia Department of Education is seeking an original student poster design for Arts Alive 2019.
- The design will represent ARTS ALIVE 2019, the West Virginia Department of Education's annual event to showcase dance, music, theatre, and visual art.
- Students must submit original designs that are not copyrighted and do not contain clip art.
- Students are encouraged to think about the work abstractly. Limit the use of stereotypical arts symbols.
- Teachers are encouraged to research graphic poster design and share with students the elements of graphic poster design.
- Designs should be in full color using a plethora of colors not limiting the work to only 2 or 3 colors. Designs can be drawn by hand or created with digital software. The designs need to be easily scalable for multiple uses as it will be used for the poster, program cover, and other promotional materials.
- The poster design must include the words "Arts Alive" and the year "2019" in a legible form.
- Leave room for the official Arts Alive! branding logo in your design.
- The Arts Alive Planning Committee will select the winning design.
- The winning designer will have an opportunity to collaborate with the WVDE's graphic artist to ensure that the editing and production process are an educational and rewarding experience.
- The winning designer must agree to assign the copyright to Arts Alive and attach no restrictions to the use of the poster design.
- Digital file size should not exceed 2 megabytes and must be either a JPG or PDF.
- If chosen, you will be notified by February 1, 2019.
All work must be received by December 31, 1969.
If you have questions about the poster selection process, please contact Dr. Ray Lowther ray.lowther@k12.wv.us.
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