School Art Program - Open House - Houston Livestock Show
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AGENDA • Introductions • Program Updates • Contest Division Updates • Judging Procedures • Educational Opportunities • Question & Answer Session • Reminders
PROGRAM UPDATES • Public School District Show Format • Ribbons • Paperwork • Awards Ceremony • Mats • 3D
PROGRAM UPDATES – PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT SHOW FORMAT • Districts will vet the artwork for their district and bring the appropriate number of pieces to NRG Center for judging. • The number of high school 2D pieces that may be brought are based on the district’s 2016-2017 quota Quota Maximum number of High School pieces 400 – 650 25 200 – 399 20 5 – 199 15 • Each district may also bring 5 elementary pieces and 5 junior high pieces for BOS and GM consideration.
PROGRAM UPDATES – DISTRICT SHOW FORMAT • If there is a paperwork or artwork guideline violation, the district/school representative has the following options: • Correct paperwork violations before the judging begins. • If the violating artwork is a high school 2D piece, the district may choose to enter an alternate piece. • Take all entries back to the school/school district for corrections and return for an alternate judging date. • Declare that the violating artwork will revert back to a blue ribbon and proceed with judging the remaining artwork.
PROGRAM UPDATES – DISTRICT SHOW FORMAT • Each district will sign up for an initial turn in date and time. • There will be various times available including weekdays, weeknights and Saturdays • Each judging window will be approximately 2 hours • October 11th - Districts will be able to begin signing up for a judging time slot
DISTRICT JUDGING - SIGN UP GENIUS Recommendations: ●If you do not have a Sign Up Genius account, recommend that you sign up for one prior to the online sign up. It is not required, but will make the process smoother and faster on submitting request ●We will send a copy of the available time slots ahead of the sign up. Please review the schedule and make note of preferred times ahead of the sign up windows. You will only be able to sign up for 1 slot. ●If you have difficulty, please reach out to your District Chairman as soon as possible.
PROGRAM UPDATES – DISTRICT SHOW FORMAT • Judges will award BOS, GM and SM for each district when the artwork is submitted at NRG. • If artwork does not receive BOS, GM or SM at NRG, it will receive a finalist ribbon and be returned to the district representative. • District Representatives will receive BOS, GM, and SM awards at the end of district judging.
PROGRAM UPDATES – OUTREACH SHOWS • Districts may request that a team of School Art judges travel to the district to assist in the ribbon selection after the district judging at NRG has determined BOS, GM and SM. • Outreach shows will take place after district judging January 24th - February 2nd. • If you sign up for an Outreach show, the judges will use the ribbons you received today.
PROGRAM UPDATES - RIBBONS • Ribbons were distributed with your materials based upon each district's quota and a distribution curve: • Blue – 30% • Red – 50% • White – 20% • Example – Quota of 350 • 105 Blue • 175 Red • 70 White • Representatives at the district will determine the ribbon selection and determine which top pieces to bring to NRG for judging.
PROGRAM UPDATES - PAPERWORK • Required Paperwork: • Artwork Numbers - All • Artwork Number Cards - All • School Art Program ID Card & Student Affidavit Form - All • Source Information – High School Only • Source Envelope – High School Only • Indemnity Form – All (Note: Student form is no longer required to be notarized) • Affidavit - All School District Representatives • Forms are required for all artwork brought to NRG for judging • Additional forms are available for download at www.hlsr.com. Get Involved/Exhibitors & Participants/School Art
PROGRAM UPDATES – NEW FORM - AFFIDAVIT • Each District Representative/Private School Representative must swear to and sign an Affidavit. • The Affidavit must be notarized. • The Affidavit is due on the date and time of the assigned judging.
PROGRAM UPDATES - MATS • Districts will receive mat board for every piece that districts may bring to NRG • Remember size requirements: • Minimum: 11” X 14” including up to 3½” mat – horizontal or vertical • Maximum: 18” X 24” including up to 3½” mat – horizontal or vertical • Mat cannot exceed 3½ inches on any side • Additional reminders: • Mat must be affixed in a way that it can be removed without damaging the artwork • Use a single mat. Multiple mats are not allowed. Safest option is to use the mat provided by HLSR.
PROGRAM UPDATES – 3D SHOW • High school 3D judging will take place at a single 3D show at NRG Center. • 3D show date will be January 30th
PROGRAM UPDATES - AWARDS • Sunday, February 18th - NRG Center • Invitation only and limited to auction students, 3D premium winners, WAA participants, family members as well as district and school representatives. • Light desserts and drinks will be served. • All Best of Show, Gold Medal and Special Merit winners as well as educators will receive NRG Grounds Passes to attend the Livestock Show at their convenience and view their artwork in the Hayloft Gallery and enjoy the other attractions on the grounds.
CONTEST UPDATES
CONTEST UPDATES • District Contacts – Working through the transition • 3D • Quick Draw
CONTEST UPDATES – DISTRICT CONTACTS • Role of District Chairman and District Coordinator is to be the first line of contact for the district representative and contacts in the district. • Answer questions and provide support for district judging preparation for the show
CONTEST UPDATES – 3D SHOW • Online registration for pieces prior to 3D show • Rodeo will send registration link to reps a few weeks prior to the 3D show • Allows for more organization at setup to plan space needed per grade level • Fewer people setting up at the same time to limit confusion on where to set up work • Set up will be based upon grade level •Grade levels will be called and given allotted time to set up their pieces and will exit the judging area • After all levels have been set up, everyone will be asked to leave the area for judging to begin.
QUICK DRAW • Applications Due: Friday, November 24th • Contest: Saturday, February 17th at NRG – 600 Series • Open to all Junior High (Grades 6 -8) and High School (Grades 9 -12) • Reminders - Applicants must have a social security number (SSN) or an individual tax identification number (ITIN). S numbers are not accepted. Applicants must provide their tax number on a completed W-9 at the sign-in table on the contest day in order to compete in the contest.
JUDGING PROCEDURES
JUDGING PROCEDURES - • Trademark logos and slogans are not allowed • Source information • Western Art definition
JUDGING PROCEDURES – TRADEMARK LOGOS, SLOGANS • Trademark logos, slogans
JUDGING PROCEDURES - SOURCES • High School students are required to submit their source materials. • 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. • If a still life is set-up in the classroom, a picture, from the student’s perspective must be provided. • 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. • Original ideas from the student’s imagination must be supported by several developmental sketches that show progression of ideas. • 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
JUDGING PROCEDURES • Western Art Definition - The subject matter for all artwork entered in the School Art Program must be Western Art. Western Art is defined as art that depicts the heritage, lifestyle, and landscapes of the West, both historical and present day.
STROKE OF GENIUS 2018 School Art Open House Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
The images depicted in this presentation are provided to stimulate ideas, and suggest new techniques. Copying ANY likeness of these images is not permitted as most are from professional artists. Some of these techniques may not be suitable for some students’ abilities. HLSR School Art is very proud of the hard work all students, teachers and administrators put forth every year. We wish you the very best and look forward to a successful 2018!
JUDGING CRITERIA – ALL ENTRIES 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 2D drawing: What extent of accuracy has the student achieved? How difficult is the chosen media? How well does the student draw, use colors, hues, shading and textures?
Photo of cowboy Explore the raw in saddle modified talent and unknown to flat colors (P) possibilities by expanding new techniques, colorful palettes, and creative approaches to Western Art. “Spur Stop” – Deb Penk (P) Primary Source (S) Secondary Source
Using pastels, oils, Five donkeys in barnyard modified to abstract paint (P) watercolors and acrylics can provide unexpected vivid colors, and textures. Titles can also attract you to a piece. “Second String” – Barbara Meikle (P) Primary Source (S) Secondary Source
“Sunrise Cactus” - Bruce Miller
Photo of Challenge the hues horse in arena (P) of black & whites with charcoals and graphite. Create depth with soft and dark shadows, textures and shapes. Note the softer airbrush background accentuates the strong lines of the horses snout and neck “Mensteno” – Howard Halbert (P) Primary Source (S) Secondary Source
Keys to choosing good sources; - Your source(s) should be of Western theme or heritage. - Stay away from using your family members, pets, etc. as primary sources unless you plan on adding multiple western sources to complement them. - Go with unique sources and titles. - Subject should stimulate emotion to the your audience. - Ask yourself while choosing the source, would this be something I would hang in my home? - Think of how the auction buyers see the art!
Keys to a successful piece of artwork; - Be comfortable with your medium. - Use multiple sources. - Take some time and sketch different ideas for your artwork. Take pictures yourself if time. Go on short field trips with friends to shoot pictures - Art with movement and color drive positive emotions with audiences. - Stay away from drab colors and subject matter. - Strong contrasts and vivid colors help deliver the message of the artworks’ story. - Don’t be afraid to be creative!
Desert setting (S) Take a simple subject and maximize it with Cactus (S) vivid colors, palettes and shadows. (Three sources were used to create this painting. Cactus and Rabbit (P) sky were enhanced, adding color and contrast) “A Desert Friend” Sarah Webber - Oil (P) Primary Source (S) Secondary Source
Even the very Clouds in sky (S) simple subjects can create a memorable Horse in field (P) picture and story. Using the negative space pulls attention to the “Sky” JM Brodrick - Oil subject matter. (P) Primary Source (S) Secondary Source
Wagon (S) Create emotion with the scene, tell a story. Pull on the heartstrings of the viewers by adding youth Boy on chair Log in field (S) and/or animals. with (Multiple sources were dog (P) used to create this painting) “Lunch Break” Cynthia Feustel - Oil (P) Primary Source (S) Secondary Source
“Double Dog Dare” – June Dudley Oil
Windmill Perspectives from the at sunset (P) bottom or top can help create depth and atmosphere. Young cowboy gets a sneak peak of the traveling circus. (Use warm and vivid colors to enhance a normal sky. Young cowboy Give the cowboy a red shirt instead sitting on of the plaid one he had on) bench (S) “The Flying Circus Hits Laramie” – Nancy Boren (P) Primary Source (S) Secondary Source
Clouds (S) Brush (S) Challenge your Wolf (S) students to use multiple sources. This is a good sign of creative composition and is highly Rabbit running in encouraged. rocks (P) (Five sources were used in “Flat Out” Bob Kuhn - Oil composing this artwork) (P) Primary Source (S) Secondary Source
Create emotion Western setting (S) from a time gone by – telling a story of the last ride. Use multiple Old truck in sources to local junk yard (P) enhance the mood you’re after. “Deserted” – Susan Temple Neuman (P) Primary Source (S) Secondary Source
Cowboy with horse at rodeo (P) Lack of detail can create a clear picture in most viewers eyes. Key highlights help with focal points. Keeping it simple can Background (S) say so much. “Hangin’ With Blue” Lordier Small (P) Primary Source (S) Secondary Source
Wagon in field(S) Pull the viewer into the scene by telling a story. (Just a simple chuckwagon picture until the fiddle gets pulled out. Using multiple Whiskey sources allows you to create Knapsack (S) jug (S) Cowboy playing your own story inside your fiddle (P) artwork) “Prairie Waltz” – Sharon Standridge (P) Primary Source (S) Secondary Source
Telling a story and using landscape to fill the painting. “Sunday Afternoon Drive” – June Dudley Oil
“Riding the River” – June Dudley Oil
Action takes on a Barrel Racer at rodeo (P) whole new perspective when the background is a picture in itself. Due to loose background, a source (The name simply adds a would be whole new perspective to the optional urgency of the ride. Let the “Into the Storm” Diane Whitehead audience depict the scene.) (P) Primary Source (S) Secondary Source
“Keep on Buckin” - Lindsey Bittner Graham Oil
Be different. Old car or Set the scene truck (S) by creating an image few have seen before. Don’t be afraid Cow at fence (P) to step out. (Mix different sources “Going My Way” Cheri Christensen to create a one of a (P) Primary Source (S) Secondary Source kind picture. Have some fun!)
Even simple Photo of old subjects can be barn in field (P) brought to life with bold colors and rich textures. (Encourage your students to get out and search for subjects unique to their own eye.) “These Old Bones” Shelby Keefe (P) Primary Source (S) Secondary Source
Chuckwagon in Sources can be field (S) staged and photographed or Cowboy with dog and water pulled from other bucket (P) sources as secondary images. (Over 5 sources were used in Cook (S) composing this painting) “Anytime Today” Martha Spurloch (P) Primary Source (S) Secondary Source
“Biscuit Thieves” – Tim Vanya Oil
Chaps and boots (P) Altering a simple picture of a pair of boots into a patriotic statement Spurs (S) creates emotion Log (S) and a desire to join the ride! “True American Heading West” – Nelson Boren (P) Primary Source (S) Secondary Source
“Changin Range” Vic Payne Keep all 3D images simple Two cowboys leaning on fence (P) and loose. Wagon wheel (S) Proper armature and secure mounting is mandatory for Young cowboy and horse (P) Two cowdogs (S) handling. “Patience and Persistance” Edd Hayes (P) Primary Source (S) Secondary Source
Key Notes for 2018 - Use lots of color, have some fun with your subject matter. - Titles are just as important as the art itself. - Do your sources inspire others? - Double check your rules and make sure all images are correct size and mediums are completely dry, etc. - Allow your students to have fun with their art!
“Layer of Time” – Lorenzo Chavez Oil “Bluebonnets and Paintbrush near LaGrange” – David Fork
Keep your perspectives wide open and imaginations bright! Good luck and thank you. “An Early Start” – Linda Tuma Robertson
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES • Senior cards • Application Deadlines • WAA
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES – SENIOR CARDS • Senior Cards will discontinue in current format • Moving to list format that will be turned in at the NRG district judging window • The list is to contain all seniors that will be competing in 2D, 3D and Quick Draw • A template will be provided to District Reps to complete this information online or print out
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES – SENIOR CARDS • Template • Email address the list can be sent to is schoolarteor@outlook.com and can be sent in prior to your show (preferred)
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES – APPLICATION DEADLINES •Postmarked by Friday, January 26, 2018 •Western Art Academy (WAA) •Glassell School of Art Junior Workshops •Glassell School of Art Professional Development Course for Visual Art Teachers •Glassell School of Art Advanced Portfolio Preparation •Senior Scholarship Deadlines • Online application - February 5th, 2018 • Supplemental Package - Must be in HLSR office on February 15th, 2018
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES – APPLICATION INFORMATION • Applications must be mailed in by the deadline date - No faxing • Separate recommendation letters are to be sent in for WAA and Glassell School of Art applications • Glassell School of Art Advanced Portfolio Preparation Application must contain a CD, DVD or Flash / Thumb drive of applicant’s work • Certification of Application page of the application must be completed (Signed by School Official (Registrar or Principal), Student/Applicant and Parent) and returned with the application
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES – WESTERN ART ACADEMY • This past summer we had 48 very talented kids participate in WAA
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
REMINDERS
REMINDERS • District Representatives → Please pick up your materials down stairs if you have not already done so. • Q&A Table Open • Lunch
DOOR PRIZES Get your tickets out!!
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