All-State Art Symposium

Artwork Submissions Policies and the Adjudication Process

**Any files not submitted in the proper format will be returned to sender for correction.**

Submit Your Artwork Today!

Submission of artwork to the All-State Art Symposium is open to all high school students (public and private) studying with teachers who are current GAEA members.

• For GAEA membership, teachers can join online now. GAEA membership automatically makes you a member of NAEA.
• Online image submissions are coming soon.
• High school art students compete at three adjudication levels: High School, District, and State.

Submissions: All submissions files must be named in the following format: [Student first initial and last name][Number of submission]-[High school initials]-[D and district number]

For example Jane Doe from Washington High School in District 2 would submit her two files as
TEACHERFIRSTNAME_TEACHERLASTNAME_SCHOOLNAME_DISTRICTNUMBER_STUDENTFIRSTNAME_STUDENTLASTNAME_TITLEOFARTWORK
JOHN_SMITH_WASHINGTONHIGHSCHOOL_D2_JANE_DOE_AUTUMNWOODS
JOHN_SMITH_WASHINGTONHIGHSCHOOL_D2_JANE_DOE_WINTERFIELDS

**Any files not submitted in this format will be returned to sender for correction.**

High School Level: Each school is restricted to no more than 20 individual artwork submissions, so teachers from the same school should coordinate submissions. Schools submitting more than 20 artwork will be required to resubmit.

District/Regional Level: Up to 33% of all artwork submitted by each district will be chosen by the district judge as "District Finalists" and will move to the state level adjudication.

State Level: All artwork selected as District Finalists will be eligible for consideration by the state judge to become "State Winners." State winners will be invited to exhibit their work at the 2024 All-State Art Symposium to be held at Columbus State University's Corn Center for the Visual Arts on the beautiful RiverPark Campus.

Levels and Awards:

• District Finalists advance to state level adjudication.
• State Winners Students advance to the exhibition.
• All EXHIBITING "State Winners" will be considered for awards by the state judge. Award winners and their teachers will be recognized at the Awards Ceremony during the All-State Art Symposium.

Submission, Notification and Exhibition

Teacher Level Adjudication and Submission: Instructions on how to enter artwork through the online submission site are available at the submission portal.

Notification of Selected Works: All-State District Finalists will be notified through their teachers after District jurying. All-State Winners will be notified and invited for exhibition through their teachers after State jurying.

All-State Art Symposium Event

March 1^st and 2^nd, 2024
Corn Center for the Visual Arts
Columbus State University, RiverPark Campus
GPS: (not a mailing address) Corn Center 921 Front Avenue Columbus, GA
Please use the Corn Center for the Visual Arts Front Avenue entrance for all Symposium Events For driving directions, please see the Columbus State University RiverPark Campus Map

Symposium Schedule and Registration

Registration: Registration for the All-State Art Symposium begins on, Monday, January 24^th. All students, their teachers and families are cordially invited to attend.

After registration is complete, all teachers will be contacted with information about workshop selection and all paperwork required.

Artwork Shipping and Delivery

February 7^th

Hand Delivery Instructions: All artwork invited for exhibition may be hand delivered to Jon Lumpkin in The Corn Center at CSU's RiverPark Campus (see address below) during the following days only:

921 Front Avenue
Columbus, GA 31901

February 14^th: 12–4pm
February 15^th: 12–4pm
February 16^th: 12–4pm

Shipping Instructions: All artwork invited for exhibition must be shipped at your expense and include a return shipping label if you are not planning to pick up in person. All shipments MUST be postmarked no later than February 7, 2024.

Shipping Address

All-State Art Symposium
Columbus State University
Department of Art
4225 University Avenue
Columbus, GA 31907
Tel: 706-507-8300

Exhibition Dates: February 26 - March 2, 2024

February 26-March 2: Exhibition
February 24: Notify Award Winners
March 1^st and 2^nd: Exihibition and Awards Reception
March 7: Return Shipment of Works
March 15: Upload Winners Online

Gallery Hours of Operation: 12–4 PM Tuesday–Saturday

Return of Artwork

Pick-up Instructions
March 2^nd, 5:00pm

Email for Questions: ArtSymposium@columbusstate.edu

Artwork Return Shipping: Artwork will be return shipped ONLY if the original submission included a pre-paid shipping label from the USPS, UPS, or FedEx.

Questions

For any questions, please send an email to the address below.
For fastest service, please type "All-State Question" in the subject field.
Please allow up to 2 business days for a response.

ArtSymposium@columbusstate.edu

For questions regarding adjudication and The Georgia Art Educators Association (GAEA):
Hope Steele, GAEA Representative
hopeandadamsteele@charter.net

For fastest service, please type "All-State Question" in the subject field.

Judges

Chris Kelley

Jackie Ellet

Districts

District 1: Northwest Georgia, West Metro, & West Georgia
Bartow, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Coweta, Dade, Douglas, Floyd, Gordon, Haralson, Heard, Meriwether, Paulding, Polk, Troup, Walker

District 2: North Georgia & Pioneer District
Banks, Cherokee, Dawson, Fannin, Forsyth, Franklin, Gilmer, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Lumpkin, Murray, Pickens, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, White, Whitfield

District 3: Metro-Atlanta
Cobb, Dekalb, Fulton, Gwinnett

District 4: Perimeter East & Northeast Georgia
Barrow, Clarke, Elbert, Greene, Jackson, Madison, Morgan, Newton, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Rockdale, Walton

District 5: Griffin and Middle Georgia
Bibb, Butts, Clayton, Crawford, Fayette, Henry, Houston, Jones, Lamar, Monroe, Peach, Pike, Spalding, Twiggs

District 6: Oconee, Central River Savannah Area
Baldwin, Bulloch, Burke, Candler, Columbia, Emanuel, Evans, Glascock, Hancock, Jasper, Jefferson, Jenkins, Johnson, Lincoln, McDuffie, Putnam, Richmond, Screven, Taliaferro, Warren, Washington, Wilkes, Wilkinson

District 7: Heart of Georgia, Central Coast, & Coastal Isles
Appling, Bleckley, Bryan, Chatham, Dodge, Effingham, Jeff Davis, Laurens, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, Montgomery, Pulaski, Tattnall, Telfair, Toombs, Treutlen, Wayne, Wheeler, Wilcox

District 8: Chattahoochee, Flint, East Flint & Southwest GA
Baker, Calhoun, Chattahoochee, Clay, Crisp, Dooly, Dougherty, Early, Harris, Lee, Macon, Marion, Miller, Mitchell, Muscogee, Quitman, Randolph, Schley, Seminole, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot, Taylor, Terrell, Upson, Webster, Worth

District 9: Coastal Plains & Okefenokee
Atkinson, Bacon, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brantley, Brooks, Camden, Charlton, Clinch, Coffee, Colquitt, Cook, Decatur, Echols, Glynn, Grady, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes, Pierce, Thomas, Tift, Turner, Ware

Workshops

All State Art Symposium Friday March 1st – Morning Workshops

Metal Fabrication: Welcome to our Metal Fabrication Workshop! Dive into the world of metalworking with a hands-on session covering basic welding, grinding, and metal bending techniques. Collaborate in groups to craft small metal sculptures, fostering teamwork and creativity. Safety first—participants require close-toed, non-flammable leather shoes, long nonflammable jeans, and hair tied back with a rubber band for an engaging and secure experience. Let's shape metal and ideas together!(16)

Form and Figure: will explore how form and figure functions in space using a figure, tape, saran wrap, and scissors. Form is one of the seven elements of art and connotes a three-dimensional object in space. You will work collaboratively with one or two people in this project. The objective is to create a form using the figure in 2 hours. The outcome should show an understanding of several elements of 3-dimensional design. (24)

Getting dirty on the wheel: This hands-on workshop introduces students to basic wheel-throwing techniques, such as centering and throwing cylinders and bowls. Students will learn to throw various forms. No previous experience with clay is required. (14)

Pressure Printing: Pressure printing is a distinctive method of creating monoprint images by applying varied degrees of pressure from beneath the backing sheet. This technique allows students to experiment with various materials such as tape, paper, fabric, lace, or any material with low-relief texture to produce unique textures and patterns. By utilizing a combination of pressure printing techniques, students can create their own original visual designs. (15)

Travel poster: Design a travel poster for a destination of your choice. Explore and gather information about a country or location that intrigues you, then create an illustration featuring a prominent symbol or landmark associated with that place. Blend captivating text with your artwork to produce an enticing and visually appealing travel poster. (12)

Pinhole Camera: In this workshop we will travel through the history of photography by making and using pinhole cameras. A pinhole camera is a light tight box (often with a literal pin hole for a lens) that creates imperfect, but beautiful images. We will make cameras to shoot silver gelatin negatives around campus and then print positives in the darkroom. We will provide basic materials to build your camera. However, if you're interested you can bring in small boxes or containers that you want to turn into a camera. (12)

Abstract Drawing: Art and Music exploring drawing techniques developed by Kandinsky and the composer Stravinsky. (24)

Drawing with Conté Crayons: Work in one of the mediums favored by French Impressionist Edgar Degas, Conté Crayons on toned paper. The subject will be a plaster figurative still life. (14)

How to Watch Movie: Sometimes we go to a movie theatre, sometimes we settle in on the couch with some friends and some popcorn, sometimes we stare into our phones. However you watch your movies, this workshop will teach you some basic filmmaking techniques and cinema history to maximize your fun when you watch a movie. (40)

Narrative Corpse Comics Making workshop. (14)

Cardboard Relief Sculpture: Architecture (20)

Two-dimensional needle felting - Set to recreate 1 of 2 prompted world renowned artworks in the field of fiber art (20)

Collage Mosaic - The students will be placed in groups of 2. They will have one large posterboard to use for each mosaic, and the students will have to use tissue paper and magazines to re-create a famous painting. (20)

Crazy about Cyanotypes! -The students will learn about cyanotypes and how they work. The students will work individually to create their own cyanotype. The students will use found objects in nature to create the pieces of art. (20)

Collage Pop art inspired poster - The students will be required to make a 11x14 poster using various colored paper/ vinyl. (20)

Color theory/Collage (16)

Control Voltage: Drawing Sound (20)

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All State Art Symposium Friday March 1st – Afternoon Workshops

Metal Fabrication: Welcome to our Metal Fabrication Workshop! Dive into the world of metalworking with a hands-on session covering basic welding, grinding, and metal bending techniques. Collaborate in groups to craft small metal sculptures, fostering teamwork and creativity. Safety first—participants require close-toed, non-flammable leather shoes, long nonflammable jeans, and hair tied back with a rubber band for an engaging and secure experience. Let's shape metal and ideas together! (16)

Form and Figure will explore how form and figure functions in space using a figure, tape, saran wrap, and scissors. Form is one of the seven elements of art and connotes a three-dimensional object in space. You will work collaboratively with one or two people in this project. The objective is to create a form using the figure in 2 hours. The outcome should show an understanding of several elements of 3-dimensional design. (24)

Getting dirty on the wheel: This hands-on workshop introduces students to basic wheel-throwing techniques, such as centering and throwing cylinders and bowls. Students will learn to throw various forms. No previous experience with clay is required. (14)

Travel poster: Design a travel poster for a destination of your choice. Explore and gather information about a country or location that intrigues you, then create an illustration featuring a prominent symbol or landmark associated with that place. Blend captivating text with your artwork to produce an enticing and visually appealing travel poster. (12)

Pinhole Camera: In this workshop we will travel through the history of photography by making and using pinhole cameras. A pinhole camera is a light tight box (often with a literal pin hole for a lens) that creates imperfect, but beautiful images. We will make cameras to shoot silver gelatin negatives around campus and then print positives in the darkroom. We will provide basic materials to build your camera. However, if you're interested you can bring in small boxes or containers that you want to turn into a camera. (12)

Abstract Drawing – Art and Music exploring drawing techniques developed by Kandinsky and the composer Stravinsky. (24)

Drawing with Conté Crayons: Work in one of the mediums favored by French Impressionist Edgar Degas, Conté Crayons on toned paper. The subject will be a plaster figurative still life. (14)

How to Watch Movie - Sometimes we go to a movie theatre, sometimes we settle in on the couch with some friends and some popcorn, sometimes we stare into our phones. However you watch your movies, this workshop will teach you some basic filmmaking techniques and cinema history to maximize your fun when you watch a movie. (40)

Narrative Corpse Comics Making workshop. (14)

Cardboard Relief Sculpture: Architecture (20)

Two-dimensional needle felting - Set to recreate 1 of 2 prompted world renowned artworks in the field of fiber art (20)

Collage Mosaic - The students will be placed in groups of 2. They will have one large posterboard to use for each mosaic, and the students will have to use tissue paper and magazines to re-create a famous painting. (20)

Crazy about Cyanotypes! -The students will learn about cyanotypes and how they work. The students will work individually to create their own cyanotype. The students will use found objects in nature to create the pieces of art. (20)

Collage Pop art inspired poster - The students will be required to make a 11x14 poster using various colored paper/ vinyl. (20)

Color theory/Collage (16)

Control Voltage: Drawing Sound (20)

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Art Throwdown Open Saturday March 2nd – Morning Workshops

Metal Fabrication: Welcome to our Metal Fabrication Workshop! Dive into the world of metalworking with a hands-on session covering basic welding, grinding, and metal bending techniques. Collaborate in groups to craft small metal sculptures, fostering teamwork and creativity. Safety first—participants require close-toed, non-flammable leather shoes, long nonflammable jeans, and hair tied back with a rubber band for an engaging and secure experience. Let's shape metal and ideas together! (16)

Form and Figure: will explore how form and figure functions in space using a figure, tape, saran wrap, and scissors. Form is one of the seven elements of art and connotes a three-dimensional object in space. You will work collaboratively with one or two people in this project. The objective is to create a form using the figure in 2 hours. The outcome should show an understanding of several elements of 3-dimensional design. (24)

Getting dirty on the wheel: This hands-on workshop introduces students to basic wheel-throwing techniques, such as centering and throwing cylinders and bowls. Students will learn to throw various forms. No previous experience with clay is required. (12)

Logo Design: Create Art Throwdown logo. (12)

Pinhole Camera: In this workshop we will travel through the history of photography by making and using pinhole cameras. A pinhole camera is a light tight box (often with a literal pin hole for a lens) that creates imperfect, but beautiful images. We will make cameras to shoot silver gelatin negatives around campus and then print positives in the darkroom. We will provide basic materials to build your camera. However, if you're interested you can bring in small boxes or containers that you want to turn into a camera. (12)

The Moving Still Life (Abstract Drawing) This workshop will incorporate drawing techniques utilized by early abstract artists such as Picasso and Du Champ where the student will complete one abstract drawing over the course of the workshop. (24)

Chiaroscuro Drawing: Work in charcoal using a time-honored traditional method of creating strong lights and darks. The subject will be an illuminated still life with backdrop. (14)

Art History Pub Quiz - Come test your knowledge of Art and Art History by participating in the CSU Art (40)

Tonal Ink Drawing [parameters: dimensionality, verisimilitude, clarity] (14)

Cardboard Creations - Students will create sculptures using corrugated cardboard, masking tape, and hot glue. They will have the length of the workshop to create a finished piece. Students may pair up within the workshop to create a single piece. The theme of the pieces is not specified. (20)

Cardboard Relief Sculpture: Architecture (20)

Group: Insignificant Object Sculpture - Groups of 2 will work together to choose one item (with multiples of it) to create a sculpture out of the one repeated object. (20)

Popsicle stick structures - The students will be grouped in 2-3 per group. They will be given a box of popsicle sticks and they will be required to use the entire box to create a sound sculpture of 2 feet tall. They will have to have the sculpture stand un-touched for 3 minutes. (20)

Silhouette Narratives - The students will use a white poster board and will have black paper to cut silhouettes out of. They will work groups of two to create a piece of art that shows a silhouetted story. This is inspired by the artist Kara Walker. (20)

Collage boxes - The students will be making boxes made of either found and or synthetic materials. (20)

Color theory/Collage (16)

Formal and conceptual superiority (20)

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Art Throwdown Open Saturday March 2nd – Afternoon Workshops

Metal Fabrication: Welcome to our Metal Fabrication Workshop! Dive into the world of metalworking with a hands-on session covering basic welding, grinding, and metal bending techniques. Collaborate in groups to craft small metal sculptures, fostering teamwork and creativity. Safety first—participants require close-toed, non-flammable leather shoes, long nonflammable jeans, and hair tied back with a rubber band for an engaging and secure experience. Let's shape metal and ideas together! (16)

Form and Figure: will explore how form and figure functions in space using a figure, tape, saran wrap, and scissors. Form is one of the seven elements of art and connotes a three-dimensional object in space. You will work collaboratively with one or two people in this project. The objective is to create a form using the figure in 2 hours. The outcome should show an understanding of several elements of 3-dimensional design. (24)

Getting dirty on the wheel: This hands-on workshop introduces students to basic wheel-throwing techniques, such as centering and throwing cylinders and bowls. Students will learn to throw various forms. No previous experience with clay is required. (12)

Logo Design: Create Art Throwdown logo. (12)

Pinhole Camera: In this workshop we will travel through the history of photography by making and using pinhole cameras. A pinhole camera is a light tight box (often with a literal pin hole for a lens) that creates imperfect, but beautiful images. We will make cameras to shoot silver gelatin negatives around campus and then print positives in the darkroom. We will provide basic materials to build your camera. However, if you're interested you can bring in small boxes or containers that you want to turn into a camera. (12)

The Moving Still Life (Abstract Drawing) This workshop will incorporate drawing techniques utilized by early abstract artists such as Picasso and Du Champ where the student will complete one abstract drawing over the course of the workshop. (24)

Chiaroscuro Drawing: Work in charcoal using a time-honored traditional method of creating strong lights and darks. The subject will be an illuminated still life with backdrop. (14)

Art History Pub Quiz - Come test your knowledge of Art and Art History by participating in the CSU Art (40)

Tonal Ink Drawing [parameters: dimensionality, verisimilitude, clarity] (14)

Cardboard Creations - Students will create sculptures using corrugated cardboard, masking tape, and hot glue. They will have the length of the workshop to create a finished piece. Students may pair up within the workshop to create a single piece. The theme of the pieces is not specified. (20)

Cardboard Relief Sculpture: Architecture (20)

Group: Insignificant Object Sculpture - Groups of 2 will work together to choose one item (with multiples of it) to create a sculpture out of the one repeated object. (20)

Popsicle stick structures - The students will be grouped in 2-3 per group. They will be given a box of popsicle sticks and they will be required to use the entire box to create a sound sculpture of 2 feet tall. They will have to have the sculpture stand un-touched for 3 minutes. (20)

Silhouette Narratives - The students will use a white poster board and will have black paper to cut silhouettes out of. They will work groups of two to create a piece of art that shows a silhouetted story. This is inspired by the artist Kara Walker. (20)

Collage boxes - The students will be making boxes made of either found and or synthetic materials. (20)

Color theory/Collage (16)

Formal and conceptual superiority (20)

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All-State Art Symposium Workshops are now set up and participants may register on a first-come-first serve basis. All participating teachers will receive an email link to the registration site and a required waiver form at the same time on January 30th. Properly signed waivers are required of ALL workshop participants. If you have any problems with using our workshop registration site, please let us know.

Shipping/Hanging/Labeling Guidelines

Two-Dimensional Instructions:

• 2D artwork must have
  • the Inventory Tag fixed to the back and
  • the Gallery Tag clipped to the artwork.
• 2D artwork should arrive properly packaged and labeled.
• 2D artwork that is matted should be done in a neutral color, such as Black, White or Gray.
• 2D artwork needs to be hanging ready. o All matted work must be backed. o All canvases must be wired. o All paintings/drawings on board or other large/bulky works must have wire attached, ready to hang.
• Packing materials must have the School Packaging Tag attached and visible on the outside of the portfolio/box.
• Framed artwork/photos should be ready to hang with wires.

Three-Dimensional Instructions:

• All 3D artwork must have
  • the Inventory Tag fixed to the work or attached via a string tag and
  • the GalleryTag placed in a small envelope with the school name and assigned school number on the front of the envelope.
• All 3D artwork should be properly boxed as if it were shipping by mail. Shipping materials must have the school Inventory Tag securely attached and visible on the outside of the box.

REMINDER
Important: All of the exhibition artwork must include a fully completed Exhibitors Label (PDF) and Exhibitors Disclaimer (PDF).

Shipments postmarked after February 7, 2024 will not be accepted

Hand Delivery Instructions: All artwork invited for exhibition may be hand delivered to the Corn Center during the following days and times:

February 14^th: 12–4pm
February 15^th: 12–4pm
February 16^th: 12–4pm

Shipping Instructions: All artwork invited for exhibition may be shipped pre-paid POSTMARKED no later than February 7, 2024.

Shipping Address:

All-State Art Symposium
Columbus State University
Department of Art
4225 University Avenue
Columbus, GA 31907
Tel: 706-507-8300

Art Throwdown Open

Saturday, March 1^st and 2^nd, 2024

Schedule of Events

Arrival: 9- 9:30 a.m.

Morning workshops: 9:30 a.m. - noon.

Lunch: Noon – 1:30 p.m.

Afternoon workshops: 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Judging and Reception: 4 – 5 p.m.

Awards Ceremony: 5 – 5:30 p.m.

Departure: 5:30 p.m.

The All-State Art Symposium will now offer a second day of creativity and fun by hosting a Throwdown Open on Saturday March 2, 2024. If you have a student that is selected for the All State Art Symposium Exhibition then you are welcome to bring a team of 12 students (including the one selected for the exhibition) to compete in Saturdays Throw down.

2024 Workshop Descriptions (PDF)

Teacher Led Workshops Sign up

In order to have enough workshops/competitions for students to compete in we invite teachers of all levels throughout the state to design and implement their own competitive workshops. CSU will provide the teaching space and a certificate of professional development for each participating teacher. The teacher will need to provide the necessary supplies for their workshop. If you are interested please fill out the sign-up form below.

Teacher-Led Workshops Sign-Up Form

TBD

All State Art Symposium and Art Throwdown Open Sign up Form

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