Official Rules for Art Smart Challenge Oklahoma 2010

Summary:  Draw an original work of art based on the theme "My World in Oklahoma”, the most important person, event or idea in your life. The drawing should represent the look of a stained glass window.

Instructions: Create an original art/design concept on 11" x 17" sheet of white paper, using markers, colored pencils, crayons, or paints only. Copies of original will be accepted. All entries must be drawn in vertical format (up and down) and contain no verse or text.

Originality: Entries must be entrant's own original hand-produced artwork; may not have been published previously, submitted in other competitions, or have won previous awards; may not be obscene or indecent; and must not infringe the rights of any third party.

Eligibility: Must be an Oklahoma resident.

Entry Form: A completed entry form signed and dated by the artist and if under legal age, by the parent/guardian on behalf of the artist must be firmly attached to the back of the artwork.

Competitive Division: This is a judged competitive division selecting the best heartfelt stained glass design with artistic merit. Entry Fee of $7 entitles winners to cash, gift certificates, awards and publicity as noted in the Prize section.


Copyright: Artwork will not be returned. By entering the contest the artist/guardian agrees to transfer ownership including copyright to Bohm Inc and its affiliates. Submission of an entry constitutes the entrant's and, if applicable, the parents/legal guardian's, consent to irrevocably assign and transfer to Art Smart Challenge any and all rights, title, and interest in and to the entry including, without limitation, all copyrights. By entering, artist and parent/legal guardian consent to the use of his/her name, likeness, and address for advertising or promotional purposes without compensation.

Artist Age:  Artist age is determined by how old the individual is on September 26, 2010. Age groups are: up to 7-years, 8-10 years, 11-14 years, 15-18 years, 19-60 years, 61 and up.

Multiple/Monthly Entries: There is no limit as to how many artworks an artist can be entered into the competition. National Competition: Winners from the Art Smart Challenge Oklahoma competition will automatically be entered into the National Art Smart Challenge competition. Only one entry per artist is considered in judging.

Judging:  Within each age group, judging is based equally on expression of the theme, ingenuity, creativity, use of color, use of space, strong focal point, originality, ability to reproduce in the stained glass medium, and overall creative quality. Three winners will be chosen from each age group, and one of these will be selected as Oklahoma Grand Prize Winner. In the case of a tie, a tiebreaker based on 'expression of theme' will be used to determine the winner. By entering, all entrants accept and agree to abide by and be bound by these official rules and the judge's decisions relating to this competition.

Deadline:  Entries and artwork must be received by September 25 and dropped off at Tulsa Stained Glass, Art Play Center.  Alternative drop off site is at the Tulsa State Fair on September 25 between 10am-4pm, lower level of the QuikTrip building. Art Smart Challenge Oklahoma reserves the right to refuse any entries that require postage due or do not meet with the standards of the US Post Office.

Winners' List: Winners' names will be listed on www.artsmartchallenge.com after October 31st. Grand Prize Winners' artwork will also be displayed on this website.

Prizes for Oklahoma Competitive Division: Grand Prize entry - replicated stained glass window & Certificate of Achievement, First Prize - $15.00 Cash, $50 gift certificate, Certificate of Achievement, Second Prize - $10.00 cash, $25 gift certificate, Certificate of Achievement, Third Prize - $5.00 Cash, $10 gift certificate, Certificate of Achievement.

All Gift Certificates are provided by Tulsa Stained Glass, Art Play Center, and other Sponsors.

Oklahoma Entry Form - Click Here


Mail or Deliver Your Entries To:

Art Smart Challenge
7976 East 41st Street
Tulsa OK, 74145

Located next to Tulsa Stained Glass on the southwest corner of 41st & Memorial Drive