What:

An art competition open to young artists (5-18 years old) living in New England. Selected work will be included in an art exhibition sponsored by the Boston Center for the Arts and part of the 1996 New England So Sabi Cape Verdean Folklife Festival.

Goal:

The exhibition will celebrate the history and cultural traditions of the Cape Verdean people as expressed through the knowing eyes of young artists.

Where:

The BCA's Cyclorama at 539 Tremont Street in Boston (South End), Massachusetts.

Timeline:

May 6, 1996	Deadline for Submission & Delivery of Artwork
May 20, 1996	Notification to Participants
May 31-June 1, 1996	Exhibition Open to the Public
June 14, 1996	Deadline for Picking Up Work

Eligibility:

Submissions must be made by classroom teacher or by a host organization. Students may not make applications to the show on their own. Classroom teachers/program coordinators may submit up to 15 works total with a completed application.

Criteria:

Work can not exceed 16" x 20" and must be able to be hung on a wall. Individual work must be labeled on back with the following information: Title; Medium; Artist's Name and Age; Organization/School's Name, Address, and Telephone Number.

Awards:

Work will be judged in three categories: Elementary School (ages 5-11); Middle School (ages 12-14); and High School (ages 15-18). Cash awards for first ($40), second ($25) and third ($15) place winners from each category will be awarded.

Handling of Artwork:

The BCA will handle artwork with care but can not accept responsibility for lost or damaged materials.

Name_________________________________________________________________

Title__________________________________________________________________

School/Organization_____________________________________________________

Address________________________________________________________________

City_________________________________State____________Zip Code__________

Day Phone(____)_________________________________

Category:             [ ] Elementary School             [ ] Middle School              [ ] High School

Number of Works _____

Description of Work_____________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

Statement (Mandatory): Please attach a brief statement (not to exceed one page) which provides information about the focus of your project and participating students.

Signature_____________________________________________Date_____________

Delivery and Return of Work: Work can be dropped off or mailed in a pre-paid, sturdy container by May 6, 1996. Work may be picked up between June 3-14, 1996 (Monday- Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm). If you would like work mailed back to you, please submit a pre-paid sturdy container when work is delivered.

Deliver to: The So Sabi Festival Art Competition; Boston Center for the Arts; 539 Tremont Street; Boston, MA 02116-6338

Contact: Nancy Baptist, Festival Producer, to arrange for drop off or to request additional applications by calling 617-426-5000 Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm.

2/20/96