Sponsored by the Nanodermatology Society, this art contest is
designed to highlight original work of an artistic nature related to
nanotechnology and especially nanotechnology in dermatology. Subject
matter can include experimental apparatus, models, simulations,
nanomaterials rendered in computer graphics, drawings, 3D art, or
video. Submissions from clinicians, scientists, and industry graphical
consultants are welcome. Works will be judged for aesthetic content,
innovation, and creativity.
Due Dates
- All entries are due on Feb 15, 2013.
- Requirements
- Artist statement of originality--this is an explanation up to 300
words or less describing what inspired the art; you may cut and paste
this into the entry form on the entry registration site
(www.nanodermsociety.org) or send a separate email to
president@nanodermsociety.org
- Statement to endorse applicant entry as original. This signed
statement should be scanned and saved as a pdf file prior to
registering for entry.
- Release form with complete contact information--this is part of
the registration process on line at http://www.nanodermsociety.org
- Art must meet size limitations for on-line submission, but there
is no size limit on the original
- All entries require a short title for the on-line gallery. Short
title is limited to 70 characters for the on-line registration form.
What kind of art is eligible?
All two and three- dimensional art, regardless of category or media,
will initially be submitted electronically as 300 dpi jpeg
images. Digital art has separate guidelines. Using the digital
submission protocols, the following categories of art will be accepted:
2D AND 3D ARTWORK: Regarding the initial size limitations on
image files for 2 D and 3 D artwork:
All image files for the initial entry should be submitted only as
.JPG and be sized to fit on a 20 inch monitor screen. The file
size (in KB or MB) will vary depending on the size of the original
artwork and the media in which it was created. For judging the
art, images need to fit on a monitor screen so judges can view it as a
whole instead of having to look at parts of it because it is so large.
Later, if the art is selected for an award, then the image file
should be submitted to the contest administrator at higher resolution
so the art can be printed at the size it was created. This will
vary, but should be between 150 and 300 dpi and generally be 1 MB or
larger in size. When winners are chosen, we’ll need the highest
resolution size possible in order to print it for exhibit.
Two Dimensional Art
Entrants can submit two-dimensional art in any media they
choose. One image of the work will be submitted initially at a
minimum of 300 dpi resolution. Viewing size of digital image
should be no larger than would fit the screen a standard 20-inch
monitor.
Three Dimensional Art
Initially, three different images of the artifact can be submitted,
each with a minimum of 300 dpi resolution. Viewing size of the digital
image should be no larger than would fit the screen on a standard 20
inch monitor.
Digital Art:
Computer generated art should be no larger than 25 MB in size and is
limited to file formats that can be read by standard computer software,
including .jpg and .tiff. Initially, lower resolution files are
preferred.
Viewing area for optimal resolution of initial entry should not
exceed the screen size of a standard size computer monitor. Original
short video productions are eligible.
If you make a video, you must not use copyrighted music in the
video. Videos should not exceed 2 minutes (120 seconds) in
length.
Awards and Exhibits
Selected works will be chosen for exhibits at the NDS Annual Meeting
in Miami and the NDS web site. We also expect to award cash
prizes and certificates.
- Top cash award: $250
- Smaller cash awards
- Honorable Mention
- Certificates of Achievement
Evaluation criteria
The entries will be judged on creativity and innovation. Officers of
the Nanodermatology Society and members of their families are excluded
from participation.