SACSN Florida High School Art Awards & Metaverse Exhibition
Event Date: May 2nd – 9th
Access: Online via weblink (available on phone, tablet, or computer) private or public sessions
How It Works
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Florida high school students can submit artwork for a chance to be featured in a Metaverse Exhibition and win scholarships.
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150 pieces will be selected for the exhibition.
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A panel of art professionals will choose the scholarship winners.
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The prize pool is growing, with a goal of awarding 10-15 cash scholarships.
How to Submit Your Artwork
Closed - First Submission Window (December 1 – February 26) – Community Service Component & Art Submission
Who: Florida high school students
Benefits:
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Earn 5 hours of community service for participating.
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Supports Birdies for Charity, which concludes with this submission window.
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Optional opportunities:
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Students may submit a guess for Birdies for Charity for a chance to win $25,000 (not required).
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Students may receive a free .Art domain and portfolio builder (completely optional, no obligation).
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Second Submission Extension Window Now Open – Art Submission Only
Who:
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Students submitting artwork initiated by a teacher
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Students submitting from schools that have yet to participate
Purpose:
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Ensures every school and student has the opportunity to participate.
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Art submissions only
Our goal is to maximize participation and showcase the best student artwork across Florida
Submission Instructions:
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Complete all fields on page one, click next, complete page 2, and click submit.
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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 Prize Pool
Art Categories:
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Drawing & Illustration
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Comic Art
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Digital Art
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Painting
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Photography
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AI Art (must be an original concept)
Exhibition Opportunity:
150 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 from anywhere with an internet connection.
Category Guidelines
1. Drawing & Illustration
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Mediums: Pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, crayon, marker, etc.
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Special Notes: AI-generated works are not permitted. Works with paint should be submitted to the Painting category.
2. Comic Art
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Mediums: Comic strips, storyboards, graphic novels.
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Special Notes: Characters and plots must be original; derivative works are not allowed.
3. Digital Art
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Mediums: Digital collages, CGI, VR-based artwork, digital painting.
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Special Notes: AI-generated works are not permitted. Include the software used in your submission.
4. Painting
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Mediums: Oil, acrylic, watercolor, gouache, tempera, spray paint.
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Special Notes: AI-generated works are not permitted. Collage works should be submitted to Mixed Media.
5. Photography
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Mediums: Analog and digital photography, experimental photography.
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Special Notes: Images with heavy manipulation or collaging should be submitted to Digital Art.
6. AI Art
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Mediums: Original concepts created using AI tools.
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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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