Dwight D. Eisenhower Art Contest 

Eisenhower Painting

Hello all,

Many of you may have heard about the new Dwight D. Eisenhower Veterans Monument project that is in the works for Denison. As part of the project The Main Street Advisory Board and Downtown Denison, Inc. are looking for artwork to help promote and raise funds for the project. The prospectus details what they are looking for as well as where to drop off your digital submissions. As a member of the Denison Arts Council, we are trying to spread the word about the contest. There are no fees associated in submitting and all mediums will be considered. You do not have to be a Denison resident to submit works. Please consider creating a unique art piece for project. Deadline for digital submissions is August 10.

Thank you,

Shelley Tate Garner
Denison Arts Council

Dwight D. Eisenhower Veterans Monument
Art Competition 2010

Artist Eligibility for Exhibit: All artists 18 or older are eligible to submit an unlimited number of artworks for the Dwight D. Eisenhower Veterans Monument Art Competition. No entry fees will be charged.

Artwork Details/ Requirements: All work must be original (no photo-reproductions or work based on another artist’s work); appropriate for the event, and current (executed within the past 2 years).  All mediums will be considered, however the final decision will be based on overall artistic interpretation of the theme, ability of the piece to be reproduced for use in promotional materials, as well as its ability to be visually distinctive when reproduced to the size of a #10 Envelope (approximately 4x8 inches).

All artworks must meet criteria set forth above and reflect Dwight D. Eisenhower in some form or fashion. Themes may be drawn from any portion of Ike’s life including his military service, presidency, life and times, Denison roots, etc. Portraits and likenesses are also appropriate.

Scope and Use: It is the intent that the selected artwork be the first of an annual competition to commemorate Dwight D. Eisenhower’s birthday, of which 2010 is the 120^th.  It would also be used in the promotion, commemoration, and dedication of the new Dwight D. Eisenhower Veterans Monument in Denison, Texas (set to be unveiled October 2010) as well as in on-going fundraising efforts related to the Monument.

The image would be used as the promotional front piece for the unveiling, commemoration, and dedication of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Veterans Monument. It would be utilized in promotional materials such as, but not limited to posters, print advertising, e-mails, related web pages, TV advertising, commemorative postage stamps and/or envelopes, and limited edition prints to be sold as a fundraising item.

The artist of the selected artwork must be agreeable to the following terms of image use by Downtown Denison Inc.:

1. The artist would grant Downtown Denison Inc. rights to use the image free of charge on any and all promotional & fundraising materials related to the unveiling, commemoration, dedication, and maintenance of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Veterans Monument.
   
   
2. The artist would grant Downtown Denison Inc. reproduction rights to the selected image for use in promotional materials as well as reproduction rights for a series of limited edition prints of the image (with a total edition limited to 1000 or fewer total prints) to be sold as fundraising items. The artist would be an integral part of producing the limited edition prints to make sure they maintain the integrity of the original work. Also, the artist would be requested to sign 20% of the total print edition or other methods of reproduction as requested by Downtown Denison Inc. .
   
   
3. The original artwork would remain the property of the artist. However, Downtown Denison Inc. would arrange a venue for auction or sale of the original as part of the unveiling, commemoration, and dedication of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Veterans Monument if the artist so chooses to make the piece available for purchase.
   
   

Downtown Denison Inc. agrees to:

1. Use the image for promotional and fundraising purposes only and limits the use to events and materials specifically dealing with the he Dwight D. Eisenhower Veterans Monument.
   
   
2. Protect the integrity of the image and render it as closely as possible to the original in all reproductions in print or digital formats.
   
   
3. Include the artist’s name on all uses of the image.

Selection: The award winner will be selected by a committee comprised of selected members of the Denison Arts Council, Denison Main Street Advisory Board, Downtown Denison, Inc. and the Eisenhower Birthplace Historical Site. 

Submission Details: All submissions should be in digital format such as .jpg, .tiff. or .pdf  and of reasonable resolution (300 dpi recommended) for examination by the selection committee. Images may be submitted on CD or via e-mail. Actual works may be requested for final review by the selection committee.

Please include the following information along with EACH entry:

Artist Name

Contact Phone #

E-mail Address

Image Title

Size

Medium

Please deliver your digital submission to:

Denison City Hall

500 W. Chestnut 

Deadline: August 10^th, 2010 at 5 PM. 

For questions, please contact Doug Coleman (Box Seat Sportcards, Inc./ Main Street Advisory Board Member) at 903-465-2697 or Mary Karam ( Mary Karam Gallery/ Downtown Denison Inc.) at 903.465-3703.