UArt Open FAQs

Is there a charge to “join” login to EntryThingy?
No, creating an account at EntryThingy is free.

What are the categories?
They are Oil and Acrylics, Watercolor, Pastel and Drawing, Mixed Media. Also an Emerging Artist category

 What is the Emerging Artist category?
This is a fun and exciting category. It is meant for a very specific group. We have created this for the high school artist. It opens these young “emerging” artists the opportunity to get their feet wet in the world of competition. They are limited to entering just one piece under any medium.
 
What is the submission fee for the Emerging Artist category?
The entry fee is $20.00 for one piece.

How many pieces can I enter into the Emerging Artist Competition?
Only one (1) piece per artist.

Can an Emerging Artist enter in the UArt Open Competition?
Yes, they sure can. They will just need to understand that they will be competing against artists of all ages. In fact we have had some Emerging Artists “place” in the Open Competition.

What is the entry fee for the IArt Open Competition?
There are 3 levels depending on how many pieces you submit. 1 piece is $25.00, 2 pieces will be $40.00 and 3 pieces will be $50.00.

How many pieces can I enter?
Three (3) is the maximum for the UArt Open Competition.

What are the size limitations?
The finished framed size can be no larger than 40″ in both directions.

What does ready to hang mean?
When delivered your artwork must have appropriate hanging material already attached.

Can I submit dimensional pieces (sculptures)?
Unfortunately not, we just do not have the space to display safely.

Can I submit photographs?
Unfortunately not, this is a two and three dimensional fine art competition.

Does my art need to be a recent creation?
We would like to have something that you have created within the past 5 years.

If my piece is not selected as one of the 50 finalists, will my entry fee be refunded?
No, this fee is to help offset the costs of conducting these competitions.

Will everyone be notified whether or not they are accepted as one of the finalists?
No, only the 50 finalists will be notified via email of their status.