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.
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.
Q: What file formats are acceptable for digital submissions?
A: The size cannot be over 11 x 17 inches, H x W x L cannot be over 17 inches
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Photo file size cannot be over 5 mb, must be a JPG, Jpeg format
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Animation/film Video no longer than 2 minutes (you will submit a link)
Music video no longer than 6 minutes (you will submit a link)
Make sure you double check the link can be viewed by anyone.
Q: Are there size or material restrictions for physical submissions?
A: Yes, dimensions no larger than 11 x 17 inches; 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: Prizes might include cash awards, scholarships, art supplies, certificates, or exhibition opportunities.
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: Can I collaborate with another artist on an entry?
A: Yes, you can submit a team work. When you fill out the artwork information, make sure you specify that it is a team project and fill in all the information under that.
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. If artists won the award and want to send in their works for exhibition. It will require pick up from the artist or the artist needs to cover the shipping cost of the artwork for return.