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Terms & Conditions

By submitting artwork to the XC Creative Art Contest, participants and their guardians agree to the following terms:
 

1. Eligibility

  • Participants must be students in grades 6–12.

  • Submissions can be individual or group projects (maximum of 4 students per group).

  • Each participant may submit up to 3 original works.
     

2. Originality & Restrictions

  • All submitted work must be the original creation of the participant(s).

  • Submissions must not include violence, bodily harm, racism, plagiarism, or AI-generated content.
     

3. Use of Artwork

  • By submitting, participants grant the NextGen InterArts Foundation (NIF) the non-exclusive, royalty-free right to use submitted artwork for promotional purposes only, such as:

    • Display on our website, social media platforms, newsletters, and educational materials.

    • Inclusion in exhibition materials, posters, and contest announcements.

  • NIF will not sell or commercially profit from any submitted artwork without prior written consent.
     

4. Privacy & Data

  • All personal information collected (e.g., name, age, school, contact info) will be used solely for the purposes of organizing, communicating about, and promoting the contest.

  • NIF will not share or sell any participant’s personal data to third parties under any circumstances.
     

5. Consent

  • Submission of artwork implies consent to the terms above.

  • For participants under the age of 18, a parent or legal guardian must approve the submission.
     

6. Final Judging & Fees

  • Submission is free. A $25 fee per artwork is required only if the piece advances to the final review round (top 10%).

  • Advancing does not guarantee a final award but signifies distinction.
     

7. General Disclaimer

  • While reasonable care will be taken in handling submissions, NIF is not responsible for any technical issues, data loss, or problems resulting from file uploads.
     

For any questions or concerns, please contact us at info@nextgeninterarts.com.

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