What does medium mean?

"Medium" is whatever materials you used to create your project, for example: acryllics, screenprinting, photography, film, and mixed media are types of acceptable media.

“If I am submitting written work, what would the medium be? You could use “Paper” or as your medium, or label it as N/A.

INSURANCE

The Gallery at the MU will insure all pieces in case of catastrophe. If you will insure you own work, check the box, but this is not usual. The Gallery is set up to handle the insurance needs of the exhibit.

Why do you ask what the “Estimated Value" is?

It is for insurance purposes during the exhibit. To estimate the worth of your piece, consider: the cost of materials, your time in recreating the piece, and the loss of value from having to recreate versus having the original. In other words, how much would it cost to replace? (in terms of time and materials) It's slightly nebulous but necessary! If your piece is replaceable, like it's written work you've saved as a Word document and can print anytime, you can just put N/A because you'll be able to replace it if something happens.

PROJECT TITLE

This is whatever you would like to call your project. Some title is preferred for exhibition purposes, so if you don't already have one, try to choose something appropriate to your project.

Since I am entering a pair of poems with two different titles, how do I list the “project title” on the entry form? You can list it this way: Title 1/Title 2. Project title is required.

Are all fields of the application form required?

All fields are required unless they are not applicable (N/A) to your project.

WRITTEN ENTRIES

My entry would consist of poetry. Do I need to have my name, the title and the date on the poems themselves?

The first page of your written work should be a "cover page" with your name and the title(s). Each piece of written work should also have the title at the top of the page.

Does poetry qualify as a "written" entry and therefore does not need the paragraph explanation?

Written entries, such as poetry, fiction, or non-fiction do not need an artist explanation. The explanation is the work itself. You can leave this section blank.

PRESENTATION OF PIECES TO EXHIBIT

Do I have to frame my piece? I can't afford professional framing.

You may present your work in any way that you choose, just try to keep it clean and presentable. Professional framing is not necessary, and glass is not recommended. A simple frame is a good idea to maintain the integrity of the work during hanging, if you choose.

I would like to submit my work for consideration: it is a painting on butcher's paper. I was wondering if it needs to be framed or presented on plexiglass cover and foam (as stated in the agreement). I usually hang it as it is, and I need to be able to still roll it up and carry it with me for travel purposes.

For the exhibition, you can bring your piece unframed, but you'll
need to bring any and all materials required to hang it as such. The Gallery prefers framed, but we've worked with them in the past on unframed materials, so it should be fine. Please consider though, that it may be more difficult for Gallery staff to keep your piece in it's original condition because it is not as protected.

As a choreographer, I'll be submitting a DVD of my work. How many DVD copies do you need? And do you just need one copy of the statement of how my piece addresses the prize theme?

You should submit one DVD with your full presentation, and a second DVD with a 5-minute clip (shorter is fine if it is a short piece). So, you would need to submit: Two DVD copies, and then also email the statement so we also have it electronically to ellenhansenprize@gmail.com

COLLABORATION

Can collaborating artists as a group (i.e. of two or three students) submit one piece?

Absolutely! If you would like to work within a group, you may do so. Please have one person be designated as the contact person for the group, and list a group name instead of one person's name. In the explanation field, please list all the group members names.

WHAT QUALIFIES AS AN
"ORIGINAL CREATIVE PROJECT "?
Original creative projects include visual art, such as painting, sculpture, design or photography; literary work, such as fiction, creative nonfiction, or poetry; and performance pieces, such as a musical composition, creative dance, film, or performance art.

Entries are judged on their artistic quality as well as how they demonstrate the bravery and independence of women. Entries need not be created specifically for this Prize competition, but your work must reflect the Prize theme.

HOW MUCH OF MY WORK SHOULD I ENTER?
Poetry: up to twelve poems or twenty typed pages, single-spaced
Fiction or creative non-fiction: up to twenty typed pages, double-spaced
Work in a language other than English: provide a translation
Visual art: a single piece, or a body of work which has one title and one statement
Performance art: up to fifteen minutes of audio tape/CD or videotape/DVD
Music: up to two pieces
Textiles: up to four pieces

WHAT'S THE PROCESS?
• Write a one-paragraph statement to accompany your entry addressing how your submission reflects the Prize theme -
the bravery and independence of women. (If your entry is a written entry, no accompanying statement is needed.)

• Submit your completed entry form by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, 2008.

• All work will be shown in a special exhibit in The Gallery at the MU, May 6-15, 2008. You will be contacted by email with instructions to deliver your entry to the exhibit space.

• A faculty committee selects the Prize winner based on submitted material, and during the gallery exhibition. Awards will be announced at the reception on Tuesday, May 13, 2008.

• You retain ownership and copyright to your work.

• You are responsible for delivery and retrieval of your entry. The WRRC is not responsible for unclaimed entries.