The federal government is gearing up for the 2010 census this spring, when it will attempt to count every person in the United States. An accurate count is important to secure a fair distribution of resources for things like schools, Head Start programs, hospitals/clinics, road improvements and other infrastructure and for a fair representation by elected officials.
Low-income working families, people of color and immigrant communities are all historically under counted in the census. We need to ensure that these hard to count areas are completely counted. To that end Southwest Workers Union is holding an art contest to get the word out about the census and the need to Count us Right – Cuéntanos Bien.
Submissions accepted in 3 categories: Professional – College – High School
Awards:
Grandprize Winner - $1000. (Will be used for promotional material)
Professional Winner - $400.
University / College winner - $300.
High School Winner - $300.
Honorable Mention (10 selections) - Certificate of Appreciation
Top 30 pieces of artwork will be displayed at the Rendon Photography & Fine Art Gallery with the opportunity for you to sell your artwork
Theme: Census 2010 – We want the art to focus on San Antonio and/or Texas to encourage participation in the 2010 Census and a complete count. The artwork should target hard-to-count communities specifically Latino, Immigrant and African-American neighborhoods. The art we are looking for should be representative of the local culture and be imaginative, with lively images that encourage getting everyone counted in the 2010 Census.
Specifications:In order for your artwork to be accepted it should be no smaller than 8x10 inches and not larger than 16x20 inches and ready to hang for exhibition. Canvas, pastels, watercolor, photography and any other appropriate media are acceptable. The artwork needs to include the words “Cuentanos Bien” or “Count us Right” in the artwork. Please do not sign the front of your artwork.
Entry Details: All artwork needs to be submitted with the following information: name, address, phone number, email address, medium, category and age. This information must be attached on the back of the artwork.
Deadline: All artwork must be submitted by Monday, February 22, 2010 to the Rendon Photography & Fine Art Gallery, 733 South Alamo, San Antonio, TX 78205 by 6:00 pm.
Judging: A panel of local professional artist and census organizers will judge the artwork on Tuesday, February 23, 2010. Work will be judged on its motivational aspects as well as its creative interpretation of the importance of the 2010 Census.
Awards Presentation: The awards will be presented to the winners during Contemporary Art Month on ‘First Friday’, March 5, 2010 at the Rendon Photography & Fine Arts Gallery at 7:00 pm.
Agreement: The Southwest Workers Union will retain the ownership of the overall winner piece of artwork and retains the right to reproduce the artwork for all and any purposes related to the Census campaign.
For more information contact daniela@swunion.org
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