2016 School Art Program Rules and Regulations
Table of Contents
Overview of Updates and Amendments .............................................................................................................. 2
Section 1: General Guidelines – All Entries ........................................................................................................ 3
Section 2: Rules and Regulations – 2-D High School Entries ............................................................................ 4
Section 3: Rules and Regulations – 3-D High School Entries ............................................................................ 7
Section 4: Rules and Regulations – Elementary and Junior High Entries .......................................................... 9
Section 5: Required Paperwork ........................................................................................................................ 12
Section 6: District Show Judging Guidelines .................................................................................................... 13
Appendix A: ID Card/Student Affidavit .............................................................................................................. 14
Appendix B: Source Information Card .............................................................................................................. 15
Appendix C: Subject Selection .......................................................................................................................... 17
Appendix D: Return of Artwork ........................................................................................................................ 18
Appendix E: Artwork Example .......................................................................................................................... 19
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2016 School Art Program Rules and Regulations
Updates and Amendments
Page
Area
Section
4
Section 1: General Guidelines – All
Entries
Consent
4
Section 2: Rules and Regulations – 2D High School Entries
Artwork Guidelines
5
Section 2: Rules and Regulations – 2D High School Entries
Judging
6
Section 2: Rules and Regulations – 2D High School Entries
Auction
7
Section 3: Rules and Regulations – 3D High School Entries
Artwork Guidelines
8
Section 3: Rules and Regulations – 3D High School Entries
Judging
9
Section 4: Rules and Regulations –
Elementary and Junior High Entries
Artwork Guidelines
10
Section 4: Rules and Regulations –
Elementary and Junior High Entries
Judging
13
Section 6: District Show Judging
Guidelines
Entries #4
13
Section 6: District Show Judging
Guidelines
Entries #5
13
Section 6: District Show Judging
Guidelines
Displaying Artwork for
Judging #1
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Summary
A consent clause has been added
to the rules. Please review this
section for full details.
Artwork that does not comply with
guidelines will not be eligible to
advance to final judging.
Judging criteria have changed.
Please review this section for full
details.
$1,000 will be withheld from the
Grand Champion and Reserve
Grand Champion’s premium until
the signing of the prints is
complete.
Artwork that does not comply with
guidelines will not be eligible to
advance to final judging.
Judging criteria have changed.
Please review this section for full
details.
Artwork that does not comply with
guidelines will not be eligible to
advance to final judging.
Judging criteria have changed.
Please review this section for full
details.
School Art Committeemen will not
assist district representatives in
identifying artwork that may be
disqualified or ineligible.
Artwork that is identified at
disqualified or ineligible may not
be removed.
Artwork ID card must include
student’s age, grade level,artwork
title, and the medium (high school
entries only)
Section 1: General Guidelines – All Entries
All students and teachers should review the rules and guidelines carefully. Questions may be directed to
your district chairman. Artwork that does not comply with these rules will be disqualified and/or ineligible
to advance in the School Art Program.
ENTRIES
Entries that do not comply with the following four rules will be disqualified.
1. Artwork must be started after the beginning of the 2015-2016 school year and completed prior to the
January judging date for your school/school district.
2. Only the student may work on his or her artwork under the supervision and critique of a teacher of the
student’s school or school district.
3. Although the majority of the work must take place in the school setting, a student may work on the
artwork outside the classroom environment but may not receive instruction, guidance, or critique from
anyone other than the supervising teacher (for example, a private instructor, teacher, or professional
advisor).
4. Artwork created under the supervision of any person, teacher, or instructor outside the registered
school district or private school is not eligible for the School Art Program competition.
ARTWORK RESTRICTIONS
1. Certain subjects are considered unacceptable for the School Art Program competition. Artwork
depicting these subjects will be disqualified. The subjects include:
a. Any subject matter that, in the sole judgment of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, is highly
controversial or may detract from the general character of the Show (i.e., the Confederate flag,
items with profanity or of a lewd nature).
b. Satanic or violent art
c. Nudes and inappropriate or suggestive clothing, or a lack thereof.
2. Certain types, styles and methods of artwork are not permitted in the School Art Program competition.
Artwork of these types, styles or methods will be disqualified. These include:
a. Jewelry (including necklaces, pendants, rings, and belt buckles)
b. Photographic or digital work
c. Wood burning
d. Artwork created on glass, mirror, plastic or any reflective material that would cause difficulty in
photographing the artwork.
3. Certain materials may not be used in artwork submitted to the School Art Program competition.
Artwork using any of these materials will be disqualified. These materials include:
a. Loose sand (must be glued)
b. Glitter glue or glitter of any kind
c. Plastic figures
d. Wax
e. Living things (for example, plants, leaves, feathers, or insects)
f. Beads
g. Commercial, newsprint, stencils, rub-on letter or any printed or photographed material
h. Any fragile material that easily breaks or may be damaged when transported
i. Pre-packaged or pre-cut craft or art kits
j. Any man made products (for example, rope or leather)
4. Images traced by hand or with the use of an overhead or opaque projector or any other electronic or
mechanical device are prohibited. Artwork that incorporates traced images will be disqualified.
DISQUALIFICATION PROCEDURES
If a student’s artwork is found to be in violation of the artwork restrictions detailed in these School Art
Program Rules and Regulations either before, during or after the district show, the artwork will be
disqualified and will not be judged, and the student will not be eligible for any award, scholarships or
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workshop, and the artwork will not be displayed in the Hayloft Gallery. It is Houston Livestock Show and
Rodeo policy that any violation of the School Art Program Rules and Regulations may result in
disqualification of a student, school or school district from further participation in the program.
Disqualification decisions made by representatives of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo are final.
CONSENT
1. The student, teacher and parent/guardians understand, that as a condition of participation in the
School Art Program, they are granting HLSR permission to display the student’s artwork; to
photograph, film, or otherwise record the student’s artwork; and, to reproduce the student’s artwork in
whole, in part or composite. The student and parent/guardian waive and release any and all rights to
inspect/approve the final product, and they release, discharge, and hold harmless HLSR from any
liability by virtue of the use of the student’s artwork or images.
2. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and the School Art Committee are not responsible
for loss, theft or damage of artwork. Damaged artwork will not be repaired.
Section 2: Rules and Regulations – 2-D High School Entries
All students and teachers should review the rules and guidelines carefully. Questions may be directed to
your district chairman.
ENTRIES
A student may enter one 2-D Class. A student whose artwork was previously selected as Grand
Champion may not submit 2-D artwork in the same class. The student may submit artwork in another 2-D
class. The 2D classes are:
a. Colored Drawing: Colored pencil, pastels, crayons, conte, chalks.
b. Mixed Medium: The use of any mixture of two or more mediums, for example, watercolor with
pencil or pen and ink with watercolor.
c. Monochromatic Drawing: The use of one color and variations of the same color, for example a
lead pencil drawing, charcoal drawing or a drawing made with one color pencil.
d. Painting: All mediums applied by brush or palette knife, such as oil, watercolor, ink washes,
acrylics, tempera, designer colors, gouache, inks and dyes.
2-D ARTWORK GUIDELINES
Artwork that is found to be in non-compliance with these guidelines either before, during or after
the district show, will not be eligible to advance to final judging.
1. Acceptable mediums include:
a. Pastels
h. Oil paint
b. Acrylic paint
i. Pen
c. Ink
j. Air brush
d. Chalk
k. Pencil
e. Watercolor
l. Dye
f. Magic markers
m. Conte
g. Charcoal
2. The minimum dimensions for 2-D artwork are 11” X 14” including up to 3½” mat – either horizontally
or vertically.
3. The maximum dimensions for 2-D artwork are 18” X 24” including up to 3½” mat – either horizontally
or vertically.
4. Charcoal, pastels, and lead pencil drawings must be fixed and must not smear.
5. All artwork must be completely dry before the district show.
6. Artwork must be matted or mounted unless the artwork is created on canvas with wooden stretcher
frames.
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9.
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11.
a. If matted, the mat cannot exceed 3½ inches on any side. Multiple matting is acceptable, but total
width of any matting must not exceed the 3½ inches.
b. If matted, the mat must be affixed in a way that it can be removed without damaging the
artwork. Mats will be removed from artwork that advances to auction.
c. If mounted, use a product like tag board that is sturdy enough to prevent sagging.
d. Paintings on canvas with wooden stretcher frames must have a hook or wire on the back for
hanging. These should be affixed so that they do not damage other artwork if multiple pieces are
stacked.
Artwork may not be framed.
Second surface (pasting, gluing, etc.) artwork is not permitted.
Artwork must be titled.
Artwork must NOT be signed.
All artwork must be the student’s original composition, content and individual expression.
a. Published images MAY NOT be reproduced in whole or part and used as the student’s primary
reference source (main image). Published images include, but are not limited to, drawings,
sketches, or photographs published electronically (ebooks, mobile apps, web sites, etc.) or in
print (magazines, books, brochures, etc.).
i. Releases to use published or copyrighted images will not be accepted.
b. Student’s MAY use published images (electronic or print) as a secondary reference source.
Secondary reference sources should never be the main image of the artwork and should not be
directly reproduced in whole or part. They may only be used as a frame of reference for
backgrounds and/or in support of the main image.
c. If artwork is an exact copy of a photograph (primary reference source), the photograph(s) must
be taken by the student; or under the student’s direction, by an immediate family member, a
fellow student, or by a teacher. Other photographs may be used as long as the image does not
constitute the main idea of the artwork.
d. If a still life is set-up in the classroom, a picture, from the student’s perspective must be provided
and documented on the “Source Information” form.
e. The origin of EACH source should be clearly marked in accordance with the “Source Information”
form. School Art representatives should be able to easily tell which source is being referred to on
the form.
f. Trademarked logos, slogans and licensed characters are not permitted.
g. Original ideas from the student’s imagination must be supported by a visual reference (for
example, preliminary sketches).
h. Visual references obtained from students who participated in the Western Art Academy may not
be used by any student who participates in the School Art Program as this could compromise
blind judging.
JUDGING
1. The following criteria will be considered when artwork is judged. Originality, creativity and
composition will be heavily weighted along with the student’s ability to apply technical skill and artistic
excellence.
a. Originality: Is the concept or idea original? Is it the student’s own work and/or does the work
show composition with multiple sources? Does it appeal to a wide-ranging audience?
b. Creativity: Does the piece of art show the student’s imagination? Is the subject matter unique?
Is the interpretation innovative?
c. Skill: Skill is assessed based on the age of the artist.
d. Excellence in drawing: What extent of accuracy has the student achieved? How difficult is the
chosen media? Evaluate the student’s use of color, drawing, hues, shading and textures.
2. Ribbons will be awarded as follows:
a. All artwork, excluding restricted art marked for disqualification, will be given a blue, red or white
ribbon based on its artistic merit.
b. A maximum of one Best of Show Award and up to two Gold Medals may be awarded at each
district judging.
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c. Additional pieces of artwork may be awarded Special Merit at the sole discretion of the Show.
d. Finalist ribbons are given to the blue ribbon winners that were considered for Best of Show, Gold
Medal or Special Merit. No other ribbons will be given to the Finalists.
AUCTION
1. All artwork entered in a high school 2-D class is eligible for auction.
2. If a student’s artwork is selected for auction, the student is eligible for a cash premium. To receive
payment, the student must complete a W-9 form and provide the student’s Social Security Number or
ITIN.
3. A W-9 completed by the STUDENT must be received in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
offices by April 1, 2016 in order for the student to receive payment. If the student does not complete
the W-9 and provide a valid Social Security Number or ITIN the student will not receive payment but
their artwork will still be auctioned.
4. Students whose artwork is awarded Best of Show, Gold Medal, or Special Merit will have to complete
a “School Art Program Release of Liability and Indemnity Agreement/Originality Certification Form”
that will be given at the district show. The winning student, the student’s art teacher (or school district
representative), and the student’s legal guardian (if student is under 18 years old) must all sign the
form. This form must also be notarized and received by the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
offices by February 3, 2016 or the artwork will not be eligible for the School Art Auction.
5. The student whose 2-D artwork is selected as Grand Champion is required to personally sign limited
edition prints of their artwork in a quantity sufficient to meet the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s
presale obligations and program needs. $1,000 of the student’s premium award will be withheld until
the signing is complete.
6. The student whose 2-D artwork is selected as Reserve Grand Champion is required to personally
sign limited edition prints of their artwork in a quantity sufficient to meet the Houston Livestock Show
and Rodeo’s presale obligations and program needs. $1,000 of the student’s premium award will be
withheld until the signing is complete.
7. Prints or copies cannot be made or marketed by the student or the school district prior to entering a
piece of artwork in the School Art program. Artwork selected for auction becomes the property of the
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. All other 2-D artwork will be returned to the artist (see
Appendix D for important instructions on the return of artwork).
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Section 3: Rules and Regulations – 3-D High School Entries
All students and teachers should review the rules and guidelines carefully. Questions may be directed to
your district chairman.
ENTRIES
A student may enter one 3-D class. The 3-D classes are:
1. Sculpture: realistic forms created by hand only using clay (petroleum base or water base clays, airdried or fired in a kiln), wood (carving different woods using hand tools only), or stone (carving stone
using hand tools only).
2. Functional Ceramic: ceramic created by hand only using air-dried or fired clay, capable of holding or
dispensing liquids.
3-D ARTWORK GUIDELINES
Artwork that is found to be in non-compliance with these guidelines either before, during or after
the district show, will not be eligible to advance to final judging.
1. All 3-D artwork must be durable and well made.
a. Clay used must be extremely strong and durable.
b. The artwork must be able to withstand repeated transporting and handling.
2. The artwork should stand on its own or have a base for support.
a. A base is required for artwork made from clay. Do not totally cover the base with clay as this
makes handling very difficult.
b. If a base is used, the artwork must be securely fastened to the base.
c. Artwork cannot be top heavy and must sit solidly on its base or bottom.
3. 3-D artwork may not exceed 16 inches in height, width or depth including the base/easel.
4. 3-D artwork may not exceed 15 pounds in total weight.
5. Fragile 3-D artwork subject to damage is not eligible for participation in the program. If damage
occurs to any 3-D artwork, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is not responsible for repairs.
Damaged artwork will be ineligible.
6. If wire is used (i.e. twisted wire to form rope), it must be treated as armature and covered with clay.
7. Artwork must be titled.
8. Artwork must NOT be signed.
9. 3-D artwork cannot be cast.
10. No molds may be used (only hand tools may be used).
11. If air dry clay is used, it must be completely dry prior to the 3-D judging event. A minimum of 10 days
drying time is recommended.
12. Bas-relief is acceptable, but the artwork must be presented so that all sides can be viewed (for
example, on an easel or pedestal).
13. Teachers or school representatives are responsible for providing boxes and padding, for packing, and
for transporting 3-D artwork to the judging event. The student’s artwork number should be on the box
and on the bottom of the 3-D artwork.
14. All unfired clay sculpture must have an armature throughout the interior.
15. All artwork must be the student’s original composition, content and individual expression.
a. Published images MAY NOT be reproduced in whole or part and used as the student’s primary
reference source (main image). Published images include, but are not limited to, drawings,
sketches, or photographs published electronically (ebooks, mobile apps, web sites, etc.) or in
print (magazines, books, brochures, etc.).
i. Releases to use published or copyrighted images will not be accepted.
b. Student’s MAY use published images (electronic or print) as a secondary reference source.
Secondary reference sources should never be the main image of the artwork and should not be
directly reproduced in whole or part. They may only be used as a frame of reference for
backgrounds and/or in support of the main image.
c. If artwork is an exact copy of a photograph (primary reference source), the photograph(s) must
be taken by the student; under the student’s direction, by an immediate family member, a fellow
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d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
student, or by a teacher. Other photographs may be used as long as the image does not
constitute the main idea of the artwork.
If a still life is set-up in the classroom, a picture, from the student’s perspective must be provided
and documented on the “Source Information” form.
The origin of EACH source should be clearly marked in accordance with the “Source Information”
form. School Art representatives should be able to easily tell which source is being referred to on
the form.
Trademarked logos, slogans and licensed characters are not permitted.
Original ideas from the student’s imagination must be supported by a visual reference (for
example, preliminary sketches).
Visual references obtained from students who participated in the Western Art Academy may not
be used by any student who participates in the School Art program as this may compromise the
blind judging.
JUDGING
1. One district show judging will be held for all high school 3-D artwork from all school districts and
private schools participating in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo School Art Program.
2. No high school 3-D artwork will be judged at the individual district shows.
3. The following criteria will be considered when artwork is judged. Originality, creativity and
composition will be heavily weighted along with the student’s ability to apply technical skill and artistic
excellence.
a. Originality: Is the concept or idea original? Is it the student’s own work? Does it appeal to a
wide-ranging audience?
b. Creativity: Does the piece of art show the student’s imagination? Is the subject matter unique?
Is the interpretation innovative?
c. Skill: Skill is assessed based on the age of the artist.
4. Ribbons will be awarded as follows:
a. All artwork, excluding restricted art marked for disqualification, will be given a blue, red or white
ribbon based on its artistic merit.
b. A combined total of up to 40 Best of Show and Gold Medal awards will be selected.
c. Finalist ribbons are given to the blue ribbon winners that were considered for Best of Show or
Gold Medal. No other ribbons will be given to the Finalists.
AUCTION
1. All artwork entered in a high school 3-D class is eligible for auction.
2. If a student’s artwork is selected for auction, the student is eligible for a cash premium. To receive
payment, the student must complete a W-9 form and provide the student’s Social Security Number or
ITIN.
3. A W-9 completed by the STUDENT must be received in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
offices by April 1, 2016 in order for the student to receive payment. If the student does not complete
the W-9 and provide a valid Social Security Number or ITIN the student will not receive payment but
their artwork will still be auctioned.
4. The 3-D Class Champion and Reserve Class Champion will be entered in the School Art Auction.
5. The next ten, top scoring 3-D auction eligible entries will be paid premiums equivalent to the
premiums paid to 2-D auction Lots 13 and up, but will not be auctioned
6. Students whose artwork is awarded Best of Show or Gold Medal will have to complete a “School Art
Program Release of Liability and Indemnity Agreement/Originality Certification Form” that will be
given at the district show. The winning student, the student’s art teacher (or school district
representative), and the student’s legal guardian (if student is under 18 years old) must all sign the
form. This form must also be notarized and received by the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
offices by February 3, 2016 or the artwork will not be eligible for the School Art Auction.
7. The 3-D Class Champion, Reserve Class Champion and Premium Winner artwork become the
property of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. All other 3-D artwork judged at the 3-D judging
will be returned to the student (see Appendix D for important instructions on the return of artwork).
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Section 4: Rules and Regulations – Elementary & Junior High Entries
All students and teachers should review the rules and guidelines carefully. Questions may be directed to
your district chairman.
ENTRIES
Each student may enter one piece of two dimensional (2-D) art OR one piece of three dimensional (3-D)
art in the School Art competition.
2-D ARTWORK GUIDELINES
Artwork that is found to be in non-compliance with these guidelines either before, during or after
the district show, will not be eligible to advance to final judging.
1. The acceptable mediums are:
a. Construction paper
j. Oil paint
b. Pastels
k. Pen
c. Acrylic paint
l. Air brush
d. Ink
m. Scratchboard
e. Chalk
n. Pencil
f. Watercolor
o. Crayon
g. Magic markers
p. Dye
h. Cloth
q. Conte
i. Charcoal
2. The minimum dimensions for 2-D artwork are 11” X 14” including up to a 3½” mat – either
horizontally or vertically.
3. The maximum dimensions are 18” X 24” including up to a 3½” mat – either horizontally or vertically.
4. Charcoal, pastels and lead pencil drawings must be fixed and must not smear.
5. All artwork must be completely dry before the district show.
6. Illustrations must be matted or mounted.
a. If matted, the mat must be sturdy and cannot exceed 3½ inches on any side. Multiple matting
is acceptable, but total width of any matting must not exceed the 3½ inches.
1) Professional mats are acceptable, but not required.
2) Decorative drawings on mats are not acceptable.
b. If mounted, use a product like tag board that is sturdy enough to prevent sagging.
7. Paintings on canvas with wooden stretcher frames and woodwork must have a hook or wire on the
back for hanging. These should be affixed so that they do not damage other artwork if multiple
pieces are stacked.
8. Paintings on hardboard canvas must be matted or mounted with sturdy poster board (minimum mat
edge of 1”). The overall measurement, including mat, must meet minimum and/or maximum size
specifications. Artwork must have a sturdy hanger (possibly an adhesive hanger) on the back.
9. No framed artwork will be allowed.
10. Second surface (pasting, gluing, etc.) artwork is not permitted.
11. Artwork must be titled.
12. Artwork must NOT be signed.
13. All artwork must be the student’s original composition and content and individual expression.
a. Published images MAY NOT be reproduced in whole or part and used as the student’s primary
reference source. Published images include, but are not limited to, drawings, sketches, or
photographs published electronically (ebooks, mobile apps, web sites, etc.) or in print
(magazines, books, brochures, etc.).
i. Releases to use published or copyrighted images will not be accepted.
b. Student’s MAY use published images (electronic or print) as a secondary reference source.
Secondary reference sources should never be the main idea of the artwork and should not be
directly reproduced in whole or part. They may only be used as a frame of reference for
backgrounds and/or in support of the main image.
c. Trademarked logos, slogans and licensed characters are not permitted.
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3-D ARTWORK GUIDELINES
Artwork that is found to be in non-compliance with these guidelines either before, during or after
the district show, will not be eligible to advance to final judging.
1. The acceptable 3-D mediums that can be used at the Elementary and Junior High level are:
a. Chicken wire
e. Macramé
b. Fibers (for example, weaving, appliqué,
f. Petroleum base or water base clay, airetc)
dried or fired in a kiln.
c. Plaster
g. Wood
d. Paper-mache
h. Stone
2. 3-D artwork may not exceed 16 inches in height, width or depth including the base/easel.
3. 3-D artwork may not exceed 15 pounds in total weight.
4. All 3-D artwork must be durable and well made.
a. Clay used must be of good quality and sculpture must be of sound construction.
b. The artwork must be able to withstand repeated transporting and handling.
5. The artwork should stand on its own or have a base for support.
a. A base is required for artwork made from clay. Do not totally cover the base with clay as this
makes handling very difficult.
b. If a base is used, the artwork must be securely fastened to the base.
c. Artwork cannot be top heavy and must sit solidly on its base or bottom.
6. Fragile 3-D artwork subject to damage is not eligible for participation in the program. If damage
occurs to any 3-D artwork, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is not responsible for repairs.
Damaged artwork will be disqualified.
7. 3-D artwork cannot be cast.
8. No molds may be used (only hand tools may be used).
9. If air-dry clay is used, it must be completely dry prior to the district judging event. A minimum of 10
days drying time is recommended.
10. Bas-relief is acceptable, but the artwork must be presented so that all sides can be viewed (for
example, on an easel or pedestal).
11. Artwork must be titled.
12. Artwork must NOT be signed.
13. Teachers or school representatives are responsible for providing boxes and padding for winning
artwork that can be used for packing and transporting the 3-D artwork to Grand Prix. The student’s
artwork number should be on the bottom of the box and on the bottom of the 3-D artwork.
14. All unfired clay sculpture must have an armature throughout the interior.
15. All artwork must be the student’s original composition and content and individual expression.
a. Published images MAY NOT be reproduced in whole or part and used as the student’s
primary reference source. Published images include, but are not limited to, drawings,
sketches, or photographs published electronically (ebooks, mobile apps, web sites, etc.) or in
print (magazines, books, brochures, etc.).
i. Releases to use published or copyrighted images will not be accepted.
b. Student’s MAY use published images (electronic or print) as a secondary reference source.
Secondary reference sources should never be the main idea of the artwork and should not be
directly reproduced in whole or part. They may only be used as a frame of reference for
backgrounds and/or in support of the main image.
c. Trademarked logos, slogans and licensed characters are not permitted.
JUDGING
1. The following criteria will be considered when artwork is judged. Originality, creativity and
composition will be heavily weighted along with the student’s ability to apply technical skill and artistic
excellence.
a. Originality: Is the concept or idea original? Is it the student’s own work? Does it appeal to a
wide-ranging audience?
b. Creativity: Does the piece of art show the student’s imagination? Is the subject matter unique?
Is the interpretation innovative?
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c. Skill: Skill is assessed based on the age of the artist.
d. Excellence in drawing (2-D only): What extent of accuracy has the student achieved? How
difficult is the media? Evaluate the student’s use of color, drawing, hues, shading and textures.
2. Ribbons will be awarded as follows:
a. All artwork, excluding restricted artwork marked for disqualification, will be given a blue, red or
white ribbon based on its artistic merit.
b. A maximum of two Best of Show awards (one per school level) and up to two Gold Medals (one
per school level) may be awarded at each district judging.
c. Finalist ribbons are given to the blue ribbon winners that were considered for Best of Show or
Gold Medal. No other ribbons will be given to the Finalists.
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Section 5: Required Paperwork
ALL ENTRIES (ELEMENTARY, JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL)
1. All students and teachers will complete an ID Card/Student Affidavit (see Appendix A).
2. The Artwork Number label will be affixed in the designated area in the upper right hand corner of
each card.
3. The ID Card/Student Affidavit will be placed in numerical order in a binder (to be provided by HLSR
at Open House) for each school level.
4. The binder containing the ID Card/Student Affidavit will be given to the District Chairman at the
district show.
HIGH SCHOOL ENTRIES ONLY
1. All students and teachers will complete a Source Information form (see Appendix B).
2. An Artwork Number label will be affixed in the designated area in the upper right hand corner of each
form.
3. The Source Information form and all source materials/visual references will be placed in the Source
Material Envelope (to be provided by HLSR at Open House) and an Artwork Number label will be
affixed to the designated area on the outside of the envelope.
4. The Source Material Envelope will be affixed to the back of the artwork (see Appendix F).
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Section 6: District Show Judging Guidelines
Artwork for final judging at the district show and private school show will be selected and submitted by the
school district or private school representative.
ENTRIES
1. A district show must not exceed the quota assigned prior to Open House.
2. All paperwork must be complete at the start of the district show. After the district show has started,
incomplete paperwork will result in ineligibility of the artwork.
3. After the district show has started, artwork may not be altered, modified, or otherwise changed by the
teacher, district representative, student, or any other person. This includes, but is not limited to,
trimming oversized mats, adding armatures or bases to 3-D work, performing touch-up work on a
piece of art. Any violation of this rule will result in ineligibility of the student’s artwork.
4. At the district show, School Art committee members will not be able to assist district representatives
and/or teachers in identifying artwork that may be disqualified or ineligible.
5. Artwork that is indicated as disqualified or ineligible may not be removed from the district show.
ATTENDEES
1. The school district or private school representative must be present at their district show; however,
they may not be in the immediate area while judging is in progress.
2. Students, parents, and outside spectators may not be present during the judging.
DISPLAYING ARTWORK FOR JUDGING
1. Judging of all artwork will be blind.
a. Students may not sign their artwork. The student’s name will not appear anywhere on the
artwork.
b. At Open House, each school representative will receive pre-printed labels with a series of
Artwork Numbers, based on the quota for their district show.
1) For 2-D artwork:
a) Affix one Artwork Number label to and write the student’s age, grade level,artwork title,
and the medium (high school entries only) on a 4” x 6” card (provided by HLSR). Affix
the card to the bottom front edge of the right hand corner of the artwork, with the Artwork
Number facing forward. Securely tape across the back of the artwork and the back of the
card so that they are joined together (see Appendix C).
b) Affix one pre-printed Artwork Number label to the back of the artwork (see Appendix C).
2) For 3-D artwork:
a) The 4” x 6” card must be tied/secured to 3-D artwork.
b) The Artwork Number label will be affixed to the bottom of the artwork.
2. Display artwork by school level and grade level. The levels listed below are determined by each
school district:
1) Elementary
2) Junior High
3) High School
3. Artwork cannot be displayed on floors or displayed at a level higher than can be reached for ribbon
placement.
4. Do not staple or tape the upper corners of artwork to display (corners must be left free for ribbon
placement at judging). You may staple the top at the center.
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Appendix A: ID Card/Student Affidavit
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Appendix B: Source Information Form
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Appendix C: Subject Selection
Listed below are suggested references for use as source material for entries in the Houston Livestock
Show and Rodeo™ School Art competition. Other sources are acceptable; the references listed are
intended to inspire your own creativity and original thought. Do not rely on past winners as guidance and
try to keep your audience in mind when selecting your subject matter.
Remember to adhere to the guidelines around source material when developing your subject (e.g., by
photographing your subject or the inspiration for your artwork).
1. Dress a model (little brother, sister, cousin, etc.) in Western or Native American gear.
2. Use your personal photos of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the Downtown Rodeo Parade,
the Trail Ride.
3. Observe one of the many trail rides that occur throughout Texas all year long.
4. Visit a small town rodeo, county fair or state fair and photograph events or exhibits.
5. Visit the George Ranch in Ft. Bend County to observe blacksmithing, branding, etc.
6. Visit working farms or ranches.
7. Attend events at Houston Farm & Ranch in Harris County.
8. Take a day trip to a small Texas town (Brenham, Chappell Hill, Goliad, Gonzales) to observe
architecture and historical locations.
9. Visit historic places throughout Texas (the State Capitol building in Austin, the Alamo or Mercado in
San Antonio, Fort Davis, the San Jacinto Monument, etc.).
10. Visit western wear shops, tack shops, boot makers and hat makers.
11. Capture a Texas road view: old cattle baron homes, out buildings, windmills, oil wells, horses, cattle,
livestock, etc.
12. Visit the Fort Worth stockyards or train station.
13. Make arrangements to visit famous ranches – King Ranch, 4 Sixes, etc.
14. Observe the Alabama/Coushatta Tribe of Texas.
15. Visit San Augustine County to observe logging history and operations.
16. Visit antique stores and create still lifes.
17. Visit historic hotels (i.e. the Prince Sohms Inn in New Braunfels).
18. Arrange Western or Native American gear or artifacts to create a still life.
19. Visit historic missions in San Antonio, Goliad and other Texas towns.
20. Visit old churches, stores, Pony Express stops, saloons, railroad depots.
21. Visit Sam Houston State Park.
22. Approach local people who may have a story to tell.
23. Depict seasonal or holiday Western scenes.
24. Visit the Texas State Railroad in Rusk or Palestine.
25. Visit the historic dance halls across the state of Texas.
26. Observe old west musicians and musical instruments (i.e. fiddles, harmonicas, washboards, etc.).
27. Visit Brazos Bend State Park.
28. Depict Texas Rangers, marshals, lawmen, traveling judges.
29. Learn about the Gold Rush days (miners, mining camps, etc.).
30. Research wagon trains, pack trains, stage coaches, freight wagons, etc.
31. Research trading Posts, trappers, buffalo hunters.
32. Research Native American villages, teepees, hunting parties, dancing, rituals and ceremonies, ruins,
artifacts, warriors/chiefs/medicine men/any tribal members, army scouts, Buffalo Soldiers, etc.
33. Observe wild horses/mustangs (Port Aransas Nature Reserve), cattle herding/branding/roping, etc.
34. Research battles, shipwrecks, explorers, forts, missions, frontier scenes and visit historic places and
monuments.
35. Research historical figures from the old West era.
36. Observe re-enactments at San Jacinto Monument.
37. Photograph barns, log cabins, rail fences, corrals, etc.
38. Photograph farming equipment (tractors, plows, oxen, mules).
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Appendix D: Return of Artwork
The return of artwork is the responsibility of the school district or private school. The School Art
Committee will not deliver artwork to the school district or private school. The Houston Livestock Show
and Rodeo will not mail artwork.
1. Artwork will be available for pick-up after the final day of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and
must be picked up by a school district representative or other designated person on one of the
assigned pick-up days listed below:
Wednesday, March 24, 2016
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Thursday, March 25, 2016
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Saturday, March 27, 2016
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
2. Points for Super Show and Special Recognition Awards are earned by the school districts that pick up
artwork on one of the assigned pick-up days.
3. If you are unable to pick up artwork on one of these assigned days, you must contact your District
Chairman or the Contest Division Vice Chairman (as listed in the Open House information packet) to
arrange an alternate pick-up time. All artwork must be picked up each year before May 31. Artwork
not picked up each year by this date may not be available for pick-up until Open House, which is
hosted in early September.
4. Failure to pick up artwork before May 31 each year will result in automatic disqualification for a Super
Show or Special Recognition Award for the upcoming year.
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Appendix E: Artwork Example
Artwork should be prepared for judging as follows:
FRONT OF ARTWORK (applicable for horizontal or vertical orientation)
Minimum artwork size is 11” x 14”
(including mat if used).
Maximum artwork size is 18” x 24”
(including mat if used).
If a mat is used for high school artwork,
attach in a way that it can be removed
without damaging the artwork.
Maximum mat size is 3 ½”
(applies to multiple matting)
4” x 6” card with
Artwork Number label,
Title, Age, Grade,
and Medium
(high school entries only need
to designate medium)
Securely attach the
4” x 6” card by taping the
card to the BACK edge
of the artwork
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Back of artwork should look like this (applicable for horizontal or
vertical orientation):
Artwork
Number Label
Source Material
Packet (high school
only)
HIGH SCHOOL ONLY:
Attach the Source Material Packet so
that the judges can easily access the
contents. Please try not to apply tape
to the back of any artwork. Securely
tape the source envelope to the
bottom and left edge of the matt board
with the flap facing out so judges have
ample access to source material. Tape
the flap to secure source material.
Artwork
Number Card
(Back of Card)
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