{"id":4415,"date":"2025-12-17T20:58:55","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T04:58:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/smithc\/?p=4415"},"modified":"2025-12-19T19:23:49","modified_gmt":"2025-12-20T03:23:49","slug":"emily-carr-university-art-contest-open-to-grade-7-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/smithc\/emily-carr-university-art-contest-open-to-grade-7-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Emily Carr University Art Contest Open to Grade 7 Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4421\" src=\"http:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/smithc\/files\/2025\/12\/IMG_6367.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"777\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/smithc\/files\/2025\/12\/IMG_6367.jpeg 777w, https:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/smithc\/files\/2025\/12\/IMG_6367-228x300.jpeg 228w, https:\/\/sd41blogs.ca\/smithc\/files\/2025\/12\/IMG_6367-768x1012.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 777px) 100vw, 777px\" \/>Teen Art Contest 2025<\/h2>\n<p>We invite teens to submit art pieces that reflect your artistic journey where you have experimented, taken risks, and created artworks that matter. You are encouraged to combine curiosity and imaginative thinking to create work that is expressive, thoughtful, and truly your own.<\/p>\n<p>Submissions are open now until January 16, 2026.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/servicedesk.emilycarru.ca\/TDClient\/114\/Portal\/Requests\/ServiceDet?ID=6469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>LEARN MORE AND ENTER CONTEST.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"divMainContent\" class=\"col-md-8\">\n<div id=\"ctl00_ctl00_cpContent_cpContent_divDescription\" class=\"gutter-top ckeShim\">\n<p>ECU is celebrating the creativity, imagination, and innovation of young artists. This is your chance to dream big, explore new ideas, and show how art can spark bold possibilities.<\/p>\n<p>In recognition of Emily Carr University\u2019s 100th anniversary, this year\u2019s contest carries a special theme: \u201cWhere curiosity + bold creative thinking meet.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>We invite all teens to submit individual art pieces that reflect your artistic journey where you have experimented, taken risks, and created artworks that matter. The theme invites you to celebrate your creativity, share your unique perspectives, and demonstrate how art can inspire others and make a meaningful impact. You are encouraged to combine curiosity and imaginative thinking to create work that is expressive, thoughtful, and truly your own.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Grand Prizes\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul role=\"list\">\n<li role=\"listitem\"><strong>Junior Teen Category:<\/strong> 1 full tuition scholarship to the Junior Art Institute 2026, recognition as Teen Art Contest Winner, artwork featured<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul role=\"list\">\n<li role=\"listitem\"><strong>Senior Teen Category: <\/strong>1 full tuition scholarship to the Summer Institute for Teens 2026, recognition as Teen Art Contest Winner, artwork featured<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Selected students\u2019 first and last names, along with their artworks, may be featured on the <a href=\"http:\/\/summerteens.ecuad.ca\/\">Summer Teens\u00a0Squarespace website<\/a>, ECU\u2019s website, social media, catalogues, exhibitions, and promotional materials.<\/p>\n<p>The teacher who recommends the grand prize winner for either the Junior or Senior Teens Category will receive one Continuing Studies<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecuad.ca\/academics\/continuing-studies\/scheduled-cs-courses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> adult individual course<\/a> of their choice.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul role=\"list\">\n<li role=\"listitem\">Open to all future and current ECU\u00a0Continuing Studies teens.<\/li>\n<li role=\"listitem\">Entrants must be under the age of 19 as of July 1, 2026.<\/li>\n<li role=\"listitem\">Open to Canadian residents enrolled in a school (Grade 7 to Grade 12).<\/li>\n<li role=\"listitem\">To be eligible for the Junior Teens Category, participants must be 13 &#8211; 15 years of age or have completed Grade 7 by July 1, 2026.<\/li>\n<li role=\"listitem\">To be eligible for the Senior Teens Category, participants must be 16 &#8211; 18 years of age or have completed Grade 10 by July 1, 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><strong>What You will Need to Provide<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul role=\"list\">\n<li role=\"listitem\">Follow instructions on the online form to submit entry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul role=\"list\">\n<li role=\"listitem\">Submit one\u00a0high-resolution photographic and\/or media files (<a href=\"https:\/\/static1.squarespace.com\/static\/5efe46ee122c62675cacc5bb\/t\/68fa5077956dbb417032a2b2\/1761235063589\/ECU+Teen+Art+Contest+Terms+and+Conditions+v02.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>View Terms + Conditions<\/strong><\/a> for details and specifications) of original and finished artwork. Refer to our <a href=\"https:\/\/static1.squarespace.com\/static\/5efe46ee122c62675cacc5bb\/t\/68f66cf1e9a0cb58954ab14e\/1760980209641\/ECU+Teens+Tips+on+Photographing+Your+Artwork.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PDF\u00a0tip sheet<\/a> for suggestions.<\/li>\n<li role=\"listitem\">One artist statement (max 200 words); include a description and meaning of the work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul role=\"list\">\n<li role=\"listitem\">Optional: One teacher recommendation letter (max 300 words)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul role=\"list\">\n<li role=\"listitem\">Consenting to terms + conditions and release of media for ECU use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Maximum three (3) entries per student. Please download to <a href=\"https:\/\/static1.squarespace.com\/static\/5efe46ee122c62675cacc5bb\/t\/68fa5077956dbb417032a2b2\/1761235063589\/ECU+Teen+Art+Contest+Terms+and+Conditions+v02.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>read and understand the full Terms + Conditions<\/strong><\/a> for the Contest.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><strong>Submit Your Application<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul role=\"list\">\n<li role=\"listitem\"><strong>Click on Submit Entry<\/strong> button on the right side of this page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul role=\"list\">\n<li role=\"listitem\">Follow the instructions on the form.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul role=\"list\">\n<li role=\"listitem\">Upload the artwork file\u00a0and provide artist statements, and optional teacher recommendation letter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul role=\"list\">\n<li role=\"listitem\">Provide teen and guardian consents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Contest closes on January 16, 2026, 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Winners will be notified by mid-February 2026.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h1><strong>Questions?<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>Email <a href=\"mailto:teens@ecuad.ca\">teens@ecuad.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<h1><strong>Contest Rules<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>Please download to <a href=\"https:\/\/static1.squarespace.com\/static\/5efe46ee122c62675cacc5bb\/t\/68fa5077956dbb417032a2b2\/1761235063589\/ECU+Teen+Art+Contest+Terms+and+Conditions+v02.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>read and understand the full Terms + Conditions<\/strong><\/a> for the Contest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"divSidebar\" class=\"col-md-4\">\n<p><span id=\"ctl00_ctl00_cpContent_cpContent_lnkRequest\"><a class=\"DetailAction \" href=\"https:\/\/servicedesk.emilycarru.ca\/TDClient\/114\/Portal\/Requests\/TicketRequests\/NewForm?ID=gGAqHWihNa4_&amp;RequestorType=Service\"> Submit Entry<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"divAttachments\" class=\"js-service-attachments\">\n<div class=\"panel panel-default js-attachments-panel\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading js-attachments-header\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<div class=\"pull-right\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel-body js-attachments-body\" data-attachments-count=\"1\" data-max-request-length=\"4\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<div class=\"media-left\"><img title=\"pdf\" src=\"https:\/\/servicedesk.emilycarru.ca\/TDClient\/114\/Portal\/Images\/FileTypes\/pdf_lg.png\" alt=\"pdf\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<h3 class=\"media-heading h4 tdx-display-flex flex-space-between\"><a class=\"gutter-right-sm wrap-text\" title=\"Download File\" href=\"https:\/\/servicedesk.emilycarru.ca\/TDClient\/114\/Portal\/Shared\/FileOpen?AttachmentID=aadf0651-66f8-48b0-9b05-72dbbb974879&amp;ItemID=6469&amp;ItemComponent=47&amp;IsInline=0\">ECU Teen Art Contest Terms and Conditions.pdf<\/a><\/h3>\n<div class=\"gutter-top-sm\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"gutter-top-sm NoPrint\"><a class=\"gutter-right-sm btn-link\" title=\"View file\" href=\"https:\/\/servicedesk.emilycarru.ca\/TDClient\/114\/Portal\/Shared\/FileOpen?AttachmentID=aadf0651-66f8-48b0-9b05-72dbbb974879&amp;ItemID=6469&amp;ItemComponent=47&amp;IsInline=-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> View<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Teen Art Contest 2025 We invite teens to submit art pieces that reflect your artistic journey where you have experimented, taken risks, and created artworks that matter. 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