Submission start and end dates: December 4, 2023 to January 9, 2024

Submission Requirements: All entries must be a size of 16" x 20.” The design must be able to include the name This is Home Fest and the year. However, we do not require these elements to be included in the submission as long as they can be added if the design is selected.

The art piece does not include anything that is or could be perceived as graphic, offensive, violent, or insensitive.

All entries must be original creations in both concept and execution. Submissions depicting copyrighted designs, characters, or trademarked names, likenesses, or logos will not be accepted.

The use of artificial intelligence is prohibited.

Artists under the age of 18 must have parental/guardian consent.

Contestants are limited to one entry per year.

All reproduction and usage rights of the winning entry will be granted to the This is Home Fest.

This is Home Fest may publicly reveal the identity of the winning artist and display photographs of them and their artwork for promotional purposes.

The winner may be asked to participate in promotional activities associated with the competition and/or poster unveiling event.

All submissions will be evaluated by a panel of judges on the following areas:

Overall appearance: neatness, compositional elements such as color, balance, contrast, and demonstrates artistic technique and skill.

Thematic content: embodies the spirit of the community, region, and/or This is Home Fest

Creativity: presents the subject or theme in an original or unique way.

This is Home Fest reserves the right to select no admissions if deemed necessary.