Cowboy Ethics Art Contest

National Western Stock Show 2013 Center for American Values Cowboy Ethics Art Contest As an important part of the 2013 National Western Stock Show (NWSS), the Center for American Values (CAV) is sponsoring a Cowboy Ethics Art Competition for competing exhibitors. The competition promotes the goals of the CAV which is built upon our three core values of Honor, Integrity, and Patriotism. We believe strongly in the values of Cowboy Ethics and are asking participants to portray how cowboy ethics have played a role in their personal life. Participants are encouraged to submit original artwork that portrays the Western Lifestyle and the life events that have helped shape their character and responsibilities to family, community, and country.

This contest is being held in conjunction with the annual 2013 NWSS in Denver, Colorado. The winning entry from the Juniors and Intermediate will receive $250, and the winning entry from the Seniors will receive $500 from the CAV along with an invitation to attend our Annual Anniversary Dinner in traditionally held in November. All qualifying entries will be displayed at select events throughout the year held within the CAV. Competition requirements with respect to general guidelines such as content, suitability, and framing are:        

Only 2013 NWSS Exhibitors may compete.

A student release form must be attached to the art work submitted (attached).

All artworks must be original and may not violate any U.S. copyright laws.

Students are encouraged to incorporate Cowboy Values as a theme.

All artwork must be two-dimensional.

Acceptable categories include: Paintings, Drawings, Collage, Prints, Mixed Media, Computer generated art, and Photography.

The deadline for submission is Friday, March 1, 2013 Artwork should be mailed to the address below.

Submit all artwork entries to: Center for American Values ATTN: Dalton Sprouse (719) 423-7814 101 S. Main Street, Suite 100, Pueblo, CO 81003

Submission Deadline: March 1st, 2013

National Western Stock Show 2013

Cowboy Ethics Art Contest STUDENT INFORMATION/RELEASE FORM ART STUDENT NAME: _____________________________________________________ AGE:_____ GRADE: _________ NAME OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN: _____________________________________________________________________ HOME ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________________________________ CITY: _____________________________________ STATE: ___________________ ZIP: ____________________________ PHONE: (HOME) _________________________________ (WORK) _____________________________________________ PARTNER ORGANIZATION:____________________________________________________________________________ ORGANIZATION CONTACT:_____________________________________ PHONE NUMBER: ______________________ TITLE OF ENTRY: _____________________________________________________________________________________ *MEDIUM: __________________________________ (Be specific) FRAME DIMENSIONS: __________________________ *Medium used categories: painting, drawing, photography/prints, mixed media, collage, and computer generated art.

Note: This information is used for program certificates. Please make sure the form is complete and correct.

Originality Certification I hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the art entry described above is an original work of authorship by ________________________________________________ and that it is not copied from, nor does it include, any other person’s copyrighted work. ________________________________________________

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Student’s Signature and Date

Parent/Guardian’s Signature and Date (REQUIRED)

Artwork Release We, the undersigned, represent that the art entry described above is an original work of authorship personally created by the undersigned student to which the student is entitled copyright protection. In consideration for the acceptance of the art entry by the Center for American Values Committee and intending to be legally bound hereby, the undersigned grant the this organization the right to publicly display the art entry, if it is selected for display for a period of one year from the latest date on this form. The undersigned acknowledge that the final decision regarding the suitability of an art entry to be displayed on behalf of the Host Committee will be made by that governing body.

The undersigned also grant the Center for American Values, their employees and agents, and the Conference Host Committee the right to reproduce the art entry for any noncommercial purpose, specifically the right to include or authorize the inclusion of the art entry in a compilation or derivative work in any form, including, but not limited to, book, pamphlet, website, or electronic format, for the benefit of the Society or museum. The undersigned hereby release the Center for American Values and the Host Committee, and their employees and agents from any and all liability for damage, loss, or misappropriation of the art entry. Notwithstanding the grants of rights above, the undersigned retain all rights, including, but not limited to, legal title and copyright, in the art entry during and subsequent to the art competition. The undersigned further agree to indemnify, hold harmless and defend the Center for American Values and the Host Committee, and their employees and agents against any and all claims of any nature whatsoever, including, but not limited to, claims of copyright infringement, by any party whatsoever, arising out of or in any way related to the submission of the art entry in the art competition.

__________________________________________ Student’s Signature and Date

______ _______________________________ Parent/Guardian’s Signature and Date (REQUIRED)

Submission Deadline: March 1st, 2013