Durham Tech 60th Anniversary Art Competition

Submission deadline: 5 p.m., July 30.

Help us celebrate Durham Tech’s 60 years (1961-2021) of education and service to the community through art. Create an original artwork that embodies your Durham Tech experience. Submissions will be judged for their originality, aesthetic, and technical mastery. Members of the Viva the Arts committee and other college employees will judge the competition.

1st place $560
2nd place $360
3rd place $260

All art forms are welcome. Some examples of possible entries include:

• Visual art (painting, digital illustration, drawing, photo essay, sculpture, mobile, editorial cartoon, clothing or costume design, short film, etc.)
• Written word (one-act play, poem, short story, graphic novel, etc.)
• Performing art (song, instrumental composition, dance, rap, etc.)

Collaborations are encouraged, especially across genres or among artists. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, September 7th during 60th anniversary celebration events.

Winners will be sent their award via direct deposit or a check made to the individual submitting the entry. 

Participation Guidelines:

• All works must be original works by the student(s) creating it.
• Students enrolled at Durham Tech during Spring 2021 and Summer 2021 are eligible to submit entries. Collaborators may be other Durham Tech students or non-students.
• Students are limited to one submission.
• All works must be photographed (visual art) or their performance recorded through YouTube (written word and performing art) or emailed as a Word document (written word). It is the responsibility of the artist(s) to submit photos or YouTube videos that allow a clear viewing or representation of the work. Images or videos too dark, unviewable, or with poor sound will not be considered. Email submissions with a brief description of your work, including a title of the work, your name, phone number, and Durham Tech program of study to umbergerg@durhamtech.edu. If the work is a collaboration, include the names of all collaborators and indicate whether they are a Durham Tech student.

To ensure your eligibility, please make sure that you understand and attest to the following:

By entering this contest, I am affirming that all creators of this work are in agreement that

1. This creation is my/our original work.
2. If collaborating with others, I was a main contributor of significant time, ideas, and expertise in creating the work. 
3.  I am allowing my work to be shared by Durham Tech or its employees on various social media platforms, the Durham Tech website, in news articles, or via other outlets. I understand my work will be credited if so shared.
4. My/our work may be put on display at the college campus as part of the college’s 60th anniversary celebration during the month of September.

In addition, President Buxton will also be selecting a student winner for the President's Choice Award. The student's work will be put on display in the President's office.