Colorado Medieval Festival

ENTRY FEE: An open invitation to students in all grades 4th through Adults to participate in the Colorado Medieval Festival's Art Contest. The contest has NO entry fee and awards are being offered by Colorado Medieval Festival(c) for the best art works. Awards will be made to the first 3 places in each group level, plus an Honorable Mention award. Group levels are Elementary, Jr. High School, High School and Adults.

REQUIREMENTS: Each art entry must be accompanied by an Entry Form, entrants under the age of 18 must have the form signed by an adult (parent, guardian or teacher).

FORMAT: Art work format must be 8 1/2 by 11 inches in portrait or landscape orientation with the entry form firmly attached to the back of the work. Digital entries must be NOT LESS than 5-1/2 inches by 8-1/2 inches in portrait or landscape orientation in 300 dpi resolution and accompanied by the necessary completed entry form. Digital entries may also be submitted on CD. Entries not adhering to these requirements will not be reviewed or juried. Read the entry form for all details.

SUBJECT: (300AD through 1450AD) This year it centers on “the known world” which includes everywhere that was know by the Europeans. This includes all of Europe, the Middle and Far East, Africa and the English isles. The subject is the people of these lands and may include occupations, family or life styles. The time period spans from the 6th century AD (3rd century AD according to Norman Cantor) through the mid-14th century AD, collectively know as the Middle Ages. (See the Art Contest Entry Form for more details).

SUBMISSIONS: Entries may not be submitted prior to January 1st and the entry deadline for all works must be received by March 31st.

Everyone is invited to visit the FREE Museum of Medieval Arts & Crafts.

Colorado Medieval Festival(c) will be held Fathers' Day weekend in June each year. The works will be on display during the event and awards made at 12pm on Sunday. Thank you for taking the time to review this invitation and distributing it to all interested individuals in your area.

NOTE: This contest has been suspended until sponsor can be found to support this activity. Sponsors wishing to support the art contest, can find out more or contact the board below.