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Florida High School Art Awards and Metaverse Art Exhibition

Eligibility:

  • Open to Florida High School students in grades 8-12.

  • Only one submission per artist per category.
     

Important Dates:

  • Submissions close: February 26th at 9:00 PM.
     

Submission Instructions:

  • Complete all fields in the submission form and click submit.
    AFTER CLICKING SUBMIT SCROLL TO THE TOP OF THE NEXT PAGE TO COMPLETE YOUR SUBMISSION. YOU WILL RECEIVE AN AUTO REPLY EMAIL THAT YOUR FORM HAS BEEN COMPLETED. If you do not receive the Auto Reply email confirmation - we did not receive your submission. Questions: contact kylie@sacsn.org

  • Upload file as JPEG or PNG (maximum file size: 1000 MB).
     

Prizes:
Scholarship prizes will be awarded from the prize pool, which continues to grow. Current awards include:

  • $1,500 Scholarship (Benefactor: SACSN)

  • $1,000 Scholarship (Benefactor: SACSN)

  • Six $500 Scholarships (Benefactor: SACSN)
     

Art Categories:

  1. Drawing & Illustration

  2. Comic Art

  3. Digital Art

  4. Painting

  5. Photography

  6. AI Art (must be an original concept)
     

Exhibition Opportunity:
Finalists will exhibit their work in the Florida High School Metaverse Art Exhibition May 2nd - 9th. Accessible via a weblink on smartphones, desktops, tablets, or VR headsets, this immersive exhibition allows visitors to create avatars and explore a virtual gallery. Links will be emailed to participants and made available online here.

Participation Benefits

  1. Art Review & Exhibition:
    Submitted artwork will be reviewed by esteemed art professionals. Selected pieces will be featured in the Metaverse Art Exhibition, with scholarship awards for finalists.

  2. Recognition Letter:
    Participants will receive a formal letter from SACSN acknowledging their nomination and participation.

  3. Community Service Hours:
    Each participant earns 5 hours of community service for their contributions to SACSN’s charitable initiatives.

  4. Birdies for Charity Raffle:
    Participants will receive a guess for the Birdies for Charity raffle and a chance to win $25,000. (optional)

  5. .ART Domain & Portfolio Builder:
    Participants can claim a free domain and portfolio builder from .ART (optional).
     

Submission Contribution:

  • $20 charitable contribution per submission.

  • Financial assistance is available—contact your teacher for a scholarship code to waive the fee.
     

Category Guidelines
1. Drawing & Illustration

  • Mediums: Pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, crayon, marker, etc.

  • Special Notes: AI-generated works are not permitted. Works with paint should be submitted to the Painting category.

2. Comic Art

  • Mediums: Comic strips, storyboards, graphic novels.

  • Special Notes: Characters and plots must be original; derivative works are not allowed.

3. Digital Art

  • Mediums: Digital collages, CGI, VR-based artwork, digital painting.

  • Special Notes: AI-generated works are not permitted. Include the software used in your submission.

4. Painting

  • Mediums: Oil, acrylic, watercolor, gouache, tempera, spray paint.

  • Special Notes: AI-generated works are not permitted. Collage works should be submitted to Mixed Media.

5. Photography

  • Mediums: Analog and digital photography, experimental photography.

  • Special Notes: Images with heavy manipulation or collaging should be submitted to Digital Art.

6. AI Art

  • Mediums: Original concepts created using AI tools.

  • Special Notes: Must reflect the artist’s vision and originality.
     

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For questions, contact:
Kylie McGinnis at kylie@sacsn.org

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Submission Instructions

Please read the below submission instructions before making a submission

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