The Dali Museum Student Surrealist Art Exhibition, 2014 Change is Strange http://www.thedali.org/education/exhibits-state.php "I see the human form in trees, animals: the animal and vegetable in the human. My art shows the metamorphosis that takes place." Salvador Dalí met a mor pho sis /ˌmetəˈmôrfəsəs/ Noun 1. Familiar images are changed in form, appearance, nature, condition, character or function to become unusual or strange. 2. A change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one, by natural or supernatural means. Synonyms transformation - transfiguration shape-shifting illusion Surrealism invites us into a world where even the most seemingly insignificant occurrences of everyday life can be transformed in order to surprise, to be made strange, shocking or even disturbing. With this year s exhibit, we invite the students to explore metamorphosis in a variety of media such as drawing, collage, watercolor, acrylic, digital photography, and mixed media. To help jumpstart the creative process, works from last years student exhibits are available on the Dali Museum s Flickr page: http://tinyurl.com/lncacn3 In order to accept as many as 100 works, this exhibit must restrict the size of the works to a finished 8 x10 (no additional borders or mats). Once accepted into the show, the Dali Museum frames the works. Change is Strange State of Florida EXHIBITION DETAILS Open to middle and high school art students the state of Florida. 8 x10 finished size Exhibition held June 6 September 1, 2014 in the Dali Museum Student Gallery Free admission extended to all student artists, their families and school personnel on night of student reception with RSVP (Limited to 4 guest complimentary per student; teachers complimentary) 18 award winners: Six (6) in Honorable Mention, six (6) in Merit & six (6) in Excellence
IMPORTANT DATES Fri, April 11 Digital submissions due: http://thedali.org/education/exhibits-state.php April 25 Fri, April 25 Teachers notified of entries status Mon, May 5 Fri, May 16 Accepted entries due to the Dali Museum Fri, May 23 Sat, Jun 28 Reception & awards ceremony Jun 6 Sep 1 Exhibition dates Fri, Sep 12 Work returned to teachers SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS All submissions will be juried online. Log into: http://thedali.org/education/exhibits-state.php to submit work. Digital submission instructions available on our State of Florida student show page. Teachers will be notified of entry status by April 25; Accepted entries are due by May 17 Teachers will submit ONE entry with up to 8 student works $5 fee per teacher entry (not per student work). Payment accepted through PayPal only. Previously submitted work will not be accepted. The Dali Museum wishes to show varied work and represent as many schools as possible, so please avoid submitting similar work by different students. ARTWORK REQUIREMENTS All artwork must fit a standard 8x10 frame and must be no more than ½ thick in order to fit under glass. All work must have an 8x10 stable backing on it, with no additional mat. Finished size is 8 x 10. Anything larger will be disqualified. 3D objects cannot be exhibited. Students must submit original artwork. 8x10 scans of larger works will not be accepted. All uploaded images should high resolution, but no larger than 2MB each. GUIDELINES FOR JURYING SHOW 1. Originality: Artwork that exhibits an original approach to process, concept and subject matter. 2. Skill/Technique: Artwork that exhibits technical competency required to successfully create a work of art in a particular medium. 3. Expression: Artwork that communicates an aesthetic vision or style and visual expression of critical thinking. 4. Theme: Artwork that addresses appropriately the exhibition themes of Surrealism, dreams and fantasy.
Surreal Concepts and Techniques to Consider When Reviewing the Student Submissions: 1. Juxtaposition (Combining Multiple Unrelated Images) 2. Double Images and Illusions 3. Imaginative Self-Portraiture 4. Personal Symbols 5. Collage Technique (Surprise) 6. Free-Association Scoring Scale/Rubric: COMPLEX SUCCESSFUL PARTIAL SUCCESS MINIMAL SUCCESS ORIGINALITY Exceptional evidence of creative process and Solid evidence of Some evidence of Limited evidence of SKILL/ TECHNIQUE Demonstrates high level of expertise in appropriately employed. Uses all relevant appropriately. Uses most relevant appropriately. Minimal use of appropriate and relevant. EXPRESSION Evokes a high level of personal emotional Evokes some Evokes little Does not evoke THEME Uses multiple surreal concepts in a consistent and artwork. Uses some surreal concepts in a consistent and artwork. Uses few surreal concepts in a consistent and artwork. Minimal surreal concepts evident artwork. ACCEPTED WORK INSTRUCTIONS Attach a completed entry form (top and bottom) to the top back of each piece of artwork. Indicate orientation on back of piece. The Dali Museum is not responsible for damage to art during transport or while at the museum. Framed artwork will not be accepted.
Submit accepted artwork to: The Dali Museum, Attn: Student Show Entry, 1 Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg, FL 33701 The Dali Museum Education Department thanks you for your participation and expertise. Peter Tush, Curator of Education Bethany Mead and Craig Petersburg, Education Coordinators 727.623.4730 bmead@thedali.org 727.623.4754 cpetersburg@thedali.org
Tape Here (this must be the TOP OF THE WORK for correct orientation) Student Surrealist Art Exhibit Accepted Entry Form 2014 Please fill out both forms completely and attach this entire page to the Top Back of each artwork submitted. Student Name Title of Work School Grade Teacher Full Name Teacher Email Address Parent Email Address & Phone No. Principal Full Name City, County Important: Verify that the finished size is 8 x 10 or it will be disqualified. This portion will be cut off for office use-please fill out same as above. Student Name Title of Work School Grade Teacher Full Name Teacher Email Address Parent Email Address & Phone No. Principal Full Name City, County Important: Verify that the finished size is 8 x 10 or it will be disqualified.