CATALYST STATE
Eligibility
Entries shall be completed or conceptual projects of exemplary design in built environments, fashion, or graphic design by a citizen of Iowa. Projects need not be located in Iowa. An individual, student, or firm may submit an unlimited number of entries for which authorship can be supported. All entries will be considered and judged on merit. Entries in default of the above requirements will not be considered.
Entry Documentation Requirements
- Entry Form
- A complete project statement
- PowerPoint – up to 15 slides, 2 images + caption per slide. (Sample Slide to be included in this document_)
- Signed release form
REMOVE ALL PARTICIPANT IDENTIFICATION from all components of the submittal except the entry and release forms. Applicant anonymity on all materials except the entry form is essential.
Entries shall be submitted digitally or delivered by post (postmarked by October 4) to the Des Moines Art Center by 12 pm, Friday October 5, 2007. Entries received after this date cannot be assured a review by the jury.
Des Moines Art Center
Catalyst State
Attn: Paula Hutton McKinley (pmckinley@desmoinesartcenter.org
4700 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50312
All entries submitted by post should be bound with three-ring binder along with entry form, fee, statement, and CD-ROM included. Materials submitted for jury will not be returned.
Entrants will be invited to exhibit and awards will be issued to entries that best embody the following general criteria:
- Impact of work on Iowans' daily lives (working, living, learning, playing) should be evidenced in project statement and in photos.
- Entrants are asked to innovate Iowans' lives through environmentally friendly and aesthetic mediums.
- Environmental impact of work that can be measured in terms of energy efficiency, innovative use of eco / bio-friendly materials, and utilization of natural environment.
- Clear measurement of environmental and social impact when realized.
Entry Fees
(check made payable to Des Moines Art Center, MC, VISA, AE, or Disc.)
..> Student Entry Fee | $35 |
Art Center Member Entry Fee | $55 |
Art Center Non-Member Entry Fee | $75 |
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Notification of Changes and Additional Announcements
All changes in event itinerary, locations and logistics will be posted on the Catalyst State website at www.catalyststate.com
Contacts:
General Inquires: Jason Patocka - patocka@gmail.com
Submission Inquires: Paula Hutton McKinley – pmckinley@desmoinesartcenter.org
Marketing and Media Requests: Emily Renaud – erenaud@desmoinesartcenter.org
Choose your preferred method of entry:
Apply Online
Uses a secure form to submit your information and PowerPoint Presentation.
Apply by Standard Mail
PDF entry form for submission. Complete and mail to:
Des Moines Art Center
Catalyst State
Attn: Paula Hutton McKinley (pmckinley@desmoinesartcenter.org
4700 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50312