Car Freshie Art Competition Guidelines & Judging Criteria
**Freshie Art Competition Guidelines**
1. **Privacy Policy**:
- Participants' personal information (name, contact details, etc.) will be collected solely for the purpose of the competition and will be kept confidential.
- Personal information will not be shared with third parties without explicit consent unless required by law.
- Participants have the right to request access to their data and to request corrections or deletions where applicable.
2. **Discrimination Policy**:
- This competition is open to all individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, or any other protected status.
- We are committed to providing an inclusive environment and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment in any form.
- Participants who feel they have been discriminated against are encouraged to report their concerns to the competition organizers.
3. **Intellectual Property Rights**:
- All submitted designs must be original works created by the participant and must not infringe on the copyrights or trademarks of others.
- By entering the competition, participants grant the organizers non-exclusive rights to use, display, and promote their submitted designs for promotional purposes.
- Participants retain ownership of their original designs but must acknowledge that their works may be displayed publicly during and after the competition.
4. **Age Restrictions**:
- Participants under the age of 18 must have parental or guardian consent to enter the competition.
- A signed consent form from a parent or guardian must be submitted along with the car freshie entry mailed for participants under 18.
- The competition organizers reserve the right to request proof of age at any time.
Judging Criteria: The criteria will be used to evaluate each entry systematically, ensuring a fair and comprehensive assessment of all submissions.
1. **Creativity and Originality (25 points)**:
- The uniqueness of the design concept.
- Use of innovative ideas and techniques that stand out.
2. **Aesthetic Appeal (25 points)**:
- Overall visual attractiveness of the air freshener design.
- Harmony of colors, shapes, and patterns.
3. **Theme Relevance (20 points)**:
- How well the design aligns with the specified theme of the competition.
- Representation of the theme through the design elements.
4. **Technical Skill (15 points)**:
- Quality of craftsmanship and attention to detail.
- Use of artistic techniques and materials effectively (not overbaked).
5. **Functionality (10 points)**:
- Consideration of how the design translates into a functional air freshener.
- Practical aspects of the design, including ease of use and durability.
6. **Presentation (5 points)**:
- Overall presentation of the entry, including how well the design is displayed.
- Clarity and professionalism of any accompanying materials (e.g., description or artist statement).
**Total Points**: 100
Feel free to contact us directly at hello@stayfreshtx.com or 832-846-4070 regarding any contest related questions.
