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Sofia Art Academy presents

Quarterly Juried Art Contest

Summer 2008

About the Contest

This visual artists' contest, quarterly-based (winter, spring, summer and fall) is hosted and juried by professors and staff members of Sofia Art Academy and also some distinguished members of the local art communities. The purpose of these competitions is recognition and promotion of talented professional and rising artists.

Eligible Work

This contest is open to all artists (Except students of Sofia Art Academy) from across the United States. All forms of painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, graphics and digital art are eligible. NO MORE than two recent pieces for consideration. There are two different age groups forms (Adult 18 and up and children between 7 and 18) required for submission.

Deadline of the Contest

The final postmarked deadline is April 30, 2008. There will be no extension of the deadline, all entries must be postmarked by that date. Winners will be notified by July 31, 2008.

Entry Fee

There is a $35 non-refundable entry fee for each artist. Make your check or money order in US funds, drawn on a US Bank, payable to:
Sofia Art Academy
and send to:
14856 Preston Rd., Suite 200
Dallas Texas 75254

Awards

Cash awards totaling: $1000.00
Adult awards: 1st: $350. 2nd: $250. 3rd: $100
Children awards: 1st: $150. 2nd: $100. 3rd: $50
Also, the jury will choose top 10 artworks that will be exhibited at Sofia Art Academy's web site for three months.

For winners located in the DFW area:
Instead of cash awards, winners will get private classes at Sofia Art Academy
1st: 7 classes (value of $420)
2nd: 5 classes (value of $300)
3rd: 3 classes (value of $180)

Image Presentation

NO EMAIL SUBMISSIONS!
Artwork submitted may be represented either by prints, or digital image files.
DO NOT SEND SLIDES!

Printed Image
Prints may be any format - photographic, laser, ink jet are all acceptable. Prints are accepted up to 8.5" x 11" in size. Each print must be labeled with artist's name, title of work, media, and dimensions of work. List the same information on the entry form image list.

Digital Image
Digital image files may be submitted on PC platform CD or DVD disc. JPG, TIF or PDF formats are acceptable. No files larger than 15MB please. Include a reference sheet with prints representing the images on the disc. Next to each print write the artist's name, title, media, dimensions and file name.

All materials send to:
Sofia Art Academy
14856 Preston Rd., Suite 200
Dallas Texas 75254

Return of Materials

NO materials will be returned. DO NOT send Self-Addressed-Stamped-Envelope (SASE). All materials will be destroyed after the competition is over.

Notification

All artists (Or artist's guardian) must provide a working email address and will be notified via email. Only winners of 1st, 2d and 3rd places in both age groups will be notified. If no email will be provided, artists will not be notified.

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Adult Form		Children Form

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Disclaimer

The Contest and these Official Rules will be governed, construed and interpreted under the laws of the United States. Entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and by the decisions of Sofia Art Academy's jury, which are final and binding in all respects. Sofia Art Academy reserves the right to change these Official Rules at any time, in its sole discretion, and to suspend or cancel the Contest or any entrant's participation in the Contest should viruses, bugs, unauthorized human intervention or other causes beyond Sofia Art Academy's control affect the administration, security or proper play of the Contest or Sofia Art Academy otherwise becomes incapable of running the Contest as planned. Entrants who violate these Official Rules, tamper with the operation of the Contest or engage in any conduct that is detrimental or unfair to Sofia Art Academy, the Contest or any other entrant (in each case as determined in Sofia Art Academy's sole discretion) are subject to disqualification from entry into the Contest. Sofia Art Academy reserves the right to lock out persons whose eligibility is in question or who have been disqualified or are otherwise ineligible to enter the Contest. If you have any questions about these Official Rules or the Contest, please e-mail them to info@sofiaacademy.com or send written questions to Sofia Art Academy 14856 Preston Road, Dallas, Texas 75254.

General Release

By entering the Contest, you release Sofia Art Academy and its officers, participating sponsors and any of their respective parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, employees and agencies from any liability whatsoever, and waive any and all causes of action, related to any claims, costs, injuries, losses, or damages of any kind arising out of or in connection with the Contest or delivery, misdelivery, acceptance, possession, use of or inability to use any prize (including, without limitation, claims, costs, injuries, losses and damages related to personal injuries, death, damage to or destruction of property, rights of publicity or privacy, defamation or portrayal in a false light, whether intentional or unintentional), whether under a theory of contract, tort (including negligence), warranty or other theory, to the extent permitted by laws of United States.