Eligibility
Contest is open to all people who live in the United States of America. No entry fee is required. All rights to the entry become the property of David O’Boyle.
Requirements
- Contest is free to enter.
- Artist must be the sole author and the owner of the copyright for all art entered
- Artwork is limited to one entry per person.
- Artwork should be submitted as a high resolution (e.g. minimum of 2,400 pixels by 2,400 pixels) image of the artist’s original artwork.
- Each file must be under 5 Megabytes in size.
- Artwork must be submitted in .jpg or .png format.
- Art can represent the following mediums: drawing and painting (i.e., pencil, charcoal, pastels, colored pencils, oil paints, acrylics, water media, mixed media/collage) and original digital creations.
Criteria
Provide a cover illustration for the Transient Visitors Tiny Tale “Ghostkeepers.” Entries will be evaluated based on originality, interpretation of subject matter/theme, creative techniques, composition, and overall art appearance.
Judging
David O’Boyle is the sole judge. David O’Boyle will make selections based on the above-mentioned criteria to determine which piece wins the contest.
Award
One winner will be selected from all entries. The prize money for winning this contest is $100. The winner will be individually notified by email. Then the winner will be announced on https://davidoboyles.com/.
Submitting Entries
The Art Contest submission period begins February 3, 2023 and concludes on February 21, 2023 at midnight EST. Entries must be submitted by email to davidoboyles@gmail.com. The email header in the submission email should state “Transient Visitors_Ghostkeepers [first name last name, I AGREE]”. In the body of the email, please also copy and paste the below terms and conditions, which you agree indicates your CONSENT to the contest terms and conditions.
I certify that the submission, including text and illustrations, and any ancillary material were made by the Applicant indicated, and were not copied from another work, photograph, illustration or website, nor made by another. I represent that this submission does not infringe any third party intellectual property rights, nor does it contain any material that is defamatory, vulgar, or otherwise inappropriate. I understand that the submission, including text and illustrations, and any ancillary material will become the property of David O’Boyle. I give permission to David O’Boyle to use, reproduce, prepare derivative works, publish, distribute copies to the public, perform publicly, and display publicly the submission, including text and illustrations, and any ancillary material, including but not limited to, Applicant’s name, and any photographs and/or videos containing the Applicant’s image, for all purposes deemed appropriate by David O’Boyle. David O’Boyle may distribute the submission, including text and illustrations, and any ancillary material through a variety of media, including but not limited to print, television, websites, or any other means. David O’Boyle may also permit a third party to exercise David O’Boyle’s rights, including but not limited to the right to display or distribute the submission, including text and illustrations, and any ancillary material, in a manner David O’Boyle deems appropriate.
I understand that my submission may be eligible for appearance on David O’Boyle’s website and other locations if selected, but that no further compensation of any kind will be paid by David O’Boyle or any of its authorized third parties to use, reproduce, prepare derivative works, publish, distribute, perform publicly and/or display publicly the submission, any ancillary material, or student information, image or voice as provided for in this agreement. I hereby unconditionally release David O’Boyle, davidoboyles.com and any authorized third parties, including but not limited to social media sites such as Instagram and Facebook, from any and all claims and demands arising out of the activities authorized under this agreement. Notwithstanding this fact, in the event of any dispute, these terms and conditions are governed by the laws of the state of New York.
I certify I am at least 18 years of age and have read the foregoing Official Rules and fully understand and agree to the contents.