Joaquin Moraga Intermediate

 

Each student may submit up to 3 pieces of art. Artwork must be submitted online no later than Tuesday, January 16, 2024. To raise funds for community building events for the 2023-24 school year, the PTA would love to auction your artwork. Please indicate on the bottom of our submission form if you are willing to donate your art for our auction.

 

On February 29, during Open House, students’ artwork will be celebrated in a JM Art Show event and auction where parents will be able to see and bid on the artwork displayed.

 

Forms of Submissions:

 

Literature: Accepted forms of fiction: Short essay (max 1,000 Words), non-fiction (max 1,000 Words) and poetry (max 500 Words). Use of copyrighted material is prohibited.

 

Writing format must be typed, double-spaced, with a minimum of 1” margins on all sides. Fonts must be size 12, in Times Roman. Proofread your work! Use a spell-checker or have a parent/teacher edit for grammar or spelling. All literature pieces must be uploaded to CAW Entry Form (JMIS Website-Creative Art & Writing).

 

Arts: Works of both fine and design arts are accepted, including but not limited to: painting, drawing, mixed media/collage (fiber work, fashion clothes/jewelry, and crafts) photography, computer art/graphics, and 3-Dimensional art (ceramics/sculptures). Use of copyrighted material is prohibited. All art must be photographed and uploaded to CAW Entry Form. Photos must be clear, show only the artwork (no hands holding the artwork), and be in focus. How To Photograph Your Art - Click Here

 

Music Composition and/or Performance: A musical composition entry may be for voice, instruments, or combination of voice and instruments. Lyrics may or may not be included in vocal compositions. It must be played in real time and prepared by hand or on computer paper appropriate for instrumentation and voicing.The entry may not include imported or downloaded MIDI or other source files. All music styles and combinations of instrumentation are accepted. Entrant must be the composer and may also be the performer, or one of the performers. Use of copyrighted material is prohibited. Audio file must not exceed 5 min. and 1 GB in size. Accepted formats: Google Music. Notation (score/tablature) in PDF format. All music pieces must be uploaded to CAW Entry Form.

 

CREATIVE ARTS & WRITING CATEGORY LIST

 

LITERATURE

 

❑ Fiction

❑ Short Essay

❑ Non-Fiction

❑ Poetry

 

ARTS

 

❑ Drawing
❑ Painting
❑ Photography
❑ Computer Art
❑ 3-D ART
❑ Mixed Media/Collage

 

PRODUCTION

 

❑ Music Composition

❑ Music Performance

 

Awards

 

Please check with your teachers as some may award your participation in the contest with 5 participation points!

 

Grade/Category Level I 

Students will compete against others in grade level and category for first, second and third place for certificates 
First place winners will advance on to the Best in Category Level II. 
Best in Category Level II 

First place winners from Best in Grade/Category Level I will compete against each other for first, second and third place certificates 
First place winners will advance on to Best Overall Category Level III. 
Best Overall Category Level III 

First place winners from Best in Category Level II will compete for first, second and third place certificates for Best Overall. 
Winners will receive Amazon Gift Cards: 1st place $30, 2nd place $25, and 3rd place $20; 4th-10th place $10.