Thursday, April 14, 2016

Children's Book Celebration Art Contest

Below is an important announcement from Youth Services about a current contest for our juvenile customers.  Please, read the rules so you're familiar with them.  If you need clarification, you can direct questions (and customers) to Lauren.

CONTEST RULES:
  1. Participants must be children in grades K-6.
  2. Imaginary Friends may be created using any art medium. Participants will then take pictures with their imaginary friend for contest submission. 
  3. Photos will be judged on creativity of poses with your imaginary friend.
  4. Original art only. Traced or copied artwork or images will not be accepted. Please do not use copyrighted images.
  5. Photos of contestant with their Imaginary Friend should be taken using the free app InstaBooth using the “Original” filter (i.e. No special filter). The 3 picture vertical photo strip should be used. If you do not have access to a smart phone or tablet, you can have your photos taken at any Houston Public Library Neighborhood Library location or Central Library.
  6. One person per entry and one entry per person.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:

  1. Photos of contestant with their Imaginary Friend should be taken using the free app InstaBooth using the “Original” filter (i.e. No special filter). The 3 picture vertical photo strip should be used. If you do not have access to a smart phone or tablet, you can have your photos taken at any Houston Public Library Neighborhood Library location or Central Library.
  2. Submissions should be saved or renamed using the following format: Child’s Full Name_Child’s Grade_Parent’s Name_Email or Phone Number
    • Example 1: DonnieGold_1_LeighGold_832-393-1313
    • Example 2: Donnie Gold_1_LeighGold_lgold@iluvbooks.com
  3. Submissions should be uploaded to the childrensbookcelebration@gmail.com Google Drive or emailed to childrensbookcelebration@gmail.com.
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