The Exquisite Eta Phi Zeta Chapter
Chapel Hill Zetas
2015 Black History Art Contest
2015 Contest Rules and Guidelines
The ART of Black History Month
Entries must be postmarked by February 15, 2015 and mailed to
Zeta Phi Beta | Eta Phi Zeta Chapter | P.O. Box 4804 | Chapel Hill, N.C. 27515
Theme: Honoring Black Inventors
The Artwork
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should show the student’s personal knowledge and/or understanding of the specified topic.
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should be HORIZONTAL, without a mat, frame or border. A loose cover sheet may be laid over the face for protection during shipping.
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should be 9”x12” and not exceed 1/4 inch in total thickness.
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should not have lettering, signatures, or initials on the front of the design.
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should not infringe upon copyright laws.
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should not have lettering, signatures, or initials on the front of the design.
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techniques may include, but are not limited to, oils, scratch-board, pointillism, chalk, pastels, charcoal, colored pencil, acrylics, dry brush, watercolor, crosshatch, lead, collage, linoleum printing, tempera and crayon. Spray chalk and pastel entries with a fixative to eliminate scuffing & smudging
The Written Words
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should show the student’s personal knowledge and/or understanding of the specified topic.
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should be original and in the student’s own words.
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can be an essay, story, poem or any other creative form.
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should not exceed one side of one page in length.
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may be handwritten or typed, be decorated or have illustrations and/or be creative in appearance. The words should, however, be the focus.
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should include the student's name, grade and state on the back.
Additional Information
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Entries are grouped in three grade categories: Grades K-3 / Grades 4-6 / Grades 7-9
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Completed entries include artwork and submission form
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Unfortunately, entries that do not follow these guidelines will be disqualified.
The Fine Print
The ART of Black History Month
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated- Eta Phi Zeta Chapter…
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Has the right to use the name, school and grade of any The ART of Black History Month contestant, without compensation, to administer and promote the Contest.
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Has the right to use a photograph (if taken at The ART of Black History Month function) of any contestant, without compensation, to administer and promote the Contest.
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Retains ownership of all artwork entered in the Contest and may copy, modify, distribute and publicly display it.
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Can keep the winning entries for promotional and display purposes.
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Reserves the right to destroy unclaimed entries.
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will not insure entries it receives or be responsible for loss or damage of the entries.