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Call for Entries: Smoke-Free In Symbols: A Creative Expression Challenge

 

The Freedom to Breathe Act was implemented on October 1^st, 2007, is supported by 76% of Minnesotans, and has improved the health of hospitality workers by reducing their exposure to the dangers of secondhand smoke statewide.  To commemorate the one-year anniversary of the smoke-free law, Smoke-Free Dakota invites area artists to express their support for the Freedom to Breathe Act by submitting artwork to “Smoke-Free In Symbols: A Creative Expression Challenge.”

 

Artists are encouraged to use any of a multitude of artistic mediums to convey the importance of and benefits of smoke-free air, including but not limited to, theatre, dance, written word, drawing, sculpture, paint, or photography.  Contest winners will be recognized at a reception commemorating the one-year anniversary of the smoke-free law in October and will have the opportunity to exhibit their artwork locally.

 

Deadline: September 23, 2008

Exhibit Dates: October 17, 2008 – November 21, 2008

Venue: Local

Awards: Awards will be given to those who best fit the criteria. First place winner will receive $100.00 gift certificate to a local art supply store. Second place winner will receive $75.00 to Ring Mountain Creamery and the third place winner will receive $50.00 to a local smoke-free restaurant of their choice. Top three finishers will receive the opportunity to exhibit their artwork at Ring Mountain Creamery from October 17 – November 21, 2008. 

Jury: Will consist of members of the local business, arts, and civic community

E-Mail: Diane Tran at dtran@smokefreedakota.org

Phone: 651.789.0036

Address: 3440 O’Leary Lane, Eagan, MN 55123

Website: www.smokefreedakota.org

Entry Form: Click here (PDF) or here (Word) to download the full entry form, application, and liability waiver

Restrictions:

<!--[if !supportLists]-->·        Submitted artwork must be smaller than 10’x10’<!--[endif]-->

<!--[if !supportLists]-->·        Participants must reside within Dakota County<!--[endif]-->

<!--[if !supportLists]-->·        Original artwork including: ceramics, short stories, painting, poetry, mixed media, photography, dance, and acting, etc.<!--[endif]-->

<!--[if !supportLists]-->·        Smoke-Free Dakota will not be involved in the sale of any artwork.<!--[endif]-->

 

Criteria:

<!--[if !supportLists]-->·        Artwork will be judged by its relevancy to the smoke-free message

 

<!--[if !supportLists]-->·        Artwork will be judged based on creativity

<!--[if !supportLists]-->·        Artwork will be judged by quality in its chosen medium

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