XC Creative Art Contest Q & A
General Questions
Q: Who can participate in the competition?
A: The competition is open to students grade 6 - grade 12.
Q: Is there an entry fee?
A: There is no entry fee. If the student work is selected at the top 10%, a continuation fee for final selection is needed. Each piece would be $25.
Q: What are the competition deadlines?
A: Submission for the contest starts on 08/20/2025 and ends on 10/20/2025.
Q: Can I submit more than one artwork?
A: You can submit up to 3 artworks of any category.
Q: Can I submit a group project?
A: Yes, but no more than 4 people per group.
Submission Guidelines
Q: What are the categories for submissions?
A: There are four main cross-discipline categories. The top 10 of each categories will be selected for the final review.
1. Science and Art
2. Music and Video Art
3. Literature and Art
4. Traditional Art
For detailed info please visit our categories page
Q: How do I submit my artwork?
A: After submission period starts (08/20/2025), You can submit your artwork via our submission form, which will be available after submission starts.
Q: What file formats are acceptable for digital submissions?
A: For different works the format will vary:
Drawing and 2D Works
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No size restriction for the original works.
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All drawings and 2D works must be submitted in image format.
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Images must be in JPG or JPEG format.
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The file size must not exceed 5 MB.
Sculpture, Installation, and 3D Works
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Students need to submit 1 image for their work.
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image format the same as above: JPG or Jpeg not over 5 MB.
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Participants are encouraged to submit a video link showcasing their work as a 360 to 180 degree turntable.
Animation and Film Submissions
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Videos must not exceed 2 minutes in length.
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Please provide a link to the video for submission
Music Video Submissions
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Music videos must not exceed 6 minutes in length.
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Please provide a link to the video for submission.
Q: Are there size or material restrictions for physical submissions?
A: no, there are no size restriction; there are no material restriction
Q: Can I submit work that has been previously published or exhibited?
A: Yes, you can
Judging and Prizes
Q: What criteria will be used to judge the entries?
A: Criteria includes creativity, originality, technical skill, cross-disciplinary thought process , and overall impact.
Q: Who are the judges?
A: Judges are often professional artists, educators, or art industry experts. Check the competition website for details.
Q: What prizes are available?
A: We will select Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Honorable Mention awards.
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Gold will receive medal + E - certificate
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top 6 Gold winners will each receive $150 cash prize.
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top 15 Gold winners will receive recommendation letter.
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top 30 Gold winners will receive an option to join the award exhibition.
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Silver will receive medal + E - certificate
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Bronze will receive medal + E - certificate
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Honorable Mention will receive E - certificate
Q: When and how will the winners be announced?
A: Winners are usually announced on the competition’s official website and the winner will receive an email notice.
Q: How does one join the award exhibition?
A: The top 30 Gold Award winners will be notified via email with details regarding their opportunity to participate in the award exhibition. A registration link will be provided for those who wish to join. Please note that original artworks are not required for the exhibition, as we will professionally print and frame high-quality images of the selected works for display. Therefore, there is no need to mail any physical pieces.
Participation in the exhibition is optional; however, if winners choose to enroll, an enrollment fee of $120 per artwork is required to cover the costs associated with the exhibition. This fee applies only to those who opt in to participate.
Additional Questions
Q: Do I retain the copyright for my submission?
A: By submitting to this contest artists retain copyright but grant the competition organizers the right to use the work for promotional purposes, and exhibition.
Q: What happens to my physical artwork after submission?
A: The artworks are submitted digitally online.