Art

This activity is intended to foster artistic creativity within a Christian context while competing with other Festival participants.

All artworks must be original creations by the participant - no copied or printed images allowed.
All artworks must be done by the participant themselves - grades will drop if work is beyond competitor's ability.
At final submissions for cross churches, all works must be clearly labeled with: participant name(s) and age group, church name, project explanation.
Submissions are limited to images of artwork or videos of models only. Other formats won't be accepted.
The originality and representation rules aim to ensure fair competition and accurate grading.
Clear labeling and limitations on submission types help streamline the judging process.
Overall, artworks must demonstrate original creativity, with submissions following stated presentation and formatting requirements.

THE FESTIVAL COMMITTEE AND/OR THE CHURCH ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ART WORK AFTER THE TIME OF EXHIBITION.

Choose one of the following projects and make sure to relate it to the theme of the Festival.

Painting (Solo)

Dry Media: Any two-dimensional work done with dry media such as pencil, pastel, crayon, charcoal, etc. or combination done on paper or other flat surfaces.

Oil/Acrylic Painting: Any oil based or synthetic based (such as acrylic or alkyd) painting done on a two-dimensional surface such as canvas or hardboard (No Bristol Boards).

Wet Media Painting: Any water based media such as transparent watercolour, opaque watercolour, water based tempera or any combination of these done on a two-dimensional surface. Includes acrylic thinned down to the consistency of watercolour done on paper (No Bristol Boards).

Photography (Solo) From YR 3 & UP

Entries must be photographic images created with any type of camera (film or digital).

Minimum size for submitted photos is A4 for quality and resolution.

Photos must be submitted in digital form - NO printed photos.

Photographs taken from the internet are not allowed and will be rejected.

Only original photos taken by the entrant are eligible.

Overall, entries must meet the size, source and submission format rules to qualify in the photography category. Following these requirements helps ensure fair judging.

Modeling (Solo or Group)

Group size is 2-7 participants

Sculpture/Carving - 3D sculptural works using carving or modeling techniques. Can be figurative or non-figurative.

Woodwork - Wood pieces made using mechanical tools like saws, sanders, etc. Includes both functional elements like furniture or instruments and decorative types like toys.

Handcraft - Any handmade artistic item that doesn't fit other categories. Examples are mosaic, stained glass, painted pottery.

Exceptional for modeling group size for 2024 only

If a church has more than 7 participants and wants an exception, they need to:

1) Get approval from the church priest(s).

2) Send a request email asking for an exception to coptic.festival.org.uk@gmail.com with the church priest(s) in the email CC

3) The subject line should be "Art Modeling Exception Request"

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