Contest Guidelines

General Contest Guidelines

  • The Tulsa Homeschool Expo art and photo contest is open to any Oklahoma homeschooled student between ages 5-18.
  • In order to enter the contest, students must have a parent registered with the THExpo. Parents can register at www.tulsahomeschoolexpo.com.
  • Tulsa Homeschool Expo reserves the right to reject any entry which is deemed offensive or does not meet contest criteria.
  • We must receive a minimum of 20 entries total to hold the contest; if this minimum is not met by the registration due date, the contest will be canceled and participants will receive a refund for entry fees.
  • All contest entries must have been completed in the 2018-2019 school year and must be the original creative expression of the artist alone. Work may not be photocopied or traced.
  • Students may enter multiple categories, but they may only register one entry per category.
  • Students should not display their name on the front of their entry, but it should be on the back or underneath.
  • Photos, paintings, and drawings should be of adequate size to be displayed and viewed easily. All flat art must be a minimum of 8 x 10, preferably matted and/or framed, and able to be displayed on an easel for judging. All photos must be a minimum of 4×6 and matted and/or framed and able to be displayed on an easel for judging.
  • All photographs should accurately reflect the subject matter and the scene as it appeared. Photos that have been digitally altered will be disqualified.

How to Enter

  • Email Staci Woodruff your student’s name, age, and entry categories.
  • Pay online here
  • Cost is $5 per entry and requires an individual or family registration.  Registration and fees must be submitted no later than Wednesday, May 30th. Entry forms will not be accepted at the convention.
  • Once registered, all entries should be delivered to Believers Church before the contest begins. Entries must be dropped off Friday night June 1st between 6:00 p. m. and 8:00 p. m. or between 8:30 a. m. and 9:00 a. m. Saturday, June 2.
  • Entries must be picked up between 3:30 p. m. and 5:00 p. m. on Saturday, June 2 or they will be discarded. If you choose to have a friend pick up your student’s entry, please let the contest staff know when they are dropped off.

Contest Day Information

  • Each entry will receive a number and an identification card at delivery. These cards must be firmly attached to or as near the art as possible, in order to be visible for judging.
  • Each photo, drawing, and painting entered will be displayed on an easel (provided). Tables will be provided for sculptures, food and craft entries.
  • We will do our best to protect the art work, however, it is ultimately the responsibility of the artist to protect fragile media. Drawings and paintings should be mounted (cardboard or mattes) in order for the artwork to be displayed without damage. Work may also be framed. Food, sculptures and crafts should be on appropriate displays that can be placed on tables such as cake stands, display boxes, etc.

Prizes and Awards

  • Ribbons will be awarded for first, second, and third place in each category. Prizes will be awarded for overall first, second, and third and people’s choice.
  • All decisions of the judges are final.
  • Peoples’ Choice Awards will be selected by convention attendees for each age category.

REGISTER FOR THE CONTEST

Please contact Art and Photo Contest Coordinator, Staci Woodruff (stacievelyn@yahoo.com) with any questions or concerns.