D23 2009 Fan Art Portrait Contest

(June 3, 2009) Disney fans are some of the most imaginative people in the world. To celebrate that wellspring of creativity, D23 is holding the first Fan Art Portrait Contest, open to members of D23. And what better way to kick off the contest’s inaugural year by honoring Disney’s “fab five”: Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, and Pluto! A select number of finalist artwork will be displayed in the Fan Art Gallery at the D23 Expo this September 10–13, 2009 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif.

• • Members must submit a sketch of their proposed work to The Walt Disney Archives no later than June 22, 2009. No more than three (3) sketches may be submitted per member. Work will be judged by a panel of creative executives.
• • Artists whose work has been accepted by the panel at the initial sketch stage will be notified by telephone or e-mail on or before July 20, 2009 and must respond to notification. If a response has not been received within ten days of notification, the acceptance will become null and void.
• • Final art must be submitted to The Walt Disney Archives no later than August 21, 2009. Entries received after this date will not be accepted, judged, or returned. From the final artwork received, the panel will select several pieces, which be displayed at the D23 Expo. Those finalists whose artwork has been selected will be notified no later than August 28, 2009.

ARTIST ELIGIBILITY: This contest is open to any D23 member in good standing who is 18 years of age or older.

 

ART SPECIFICATIONS: The final work will show Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Pluto, Goofy, and Donald Duck (“Fab Five”), and all five MUST be represented. The work may be two- or three-dimensional. Art may not be electrical digital, require electricity or require the use of any external device including but not limited to a generator, computer, battery pack, or external outlet. Art may not be made out of food, vegetation, or any perishable item, nor may it utilize any animal byproducts or pelts. Art may be no larger than 5’ square and weigh no more than 50 lbs. Art may be signed by artist.

 

ELIGIBLE WORK: Works must be original in concept and created solely for this contest. Work may not have been previously published in any form whatsoever. Work done for The Walt Disney Company family of companies, or with any help from or under the supervision of another person will not be accepted.

 

ENTRY FORMAT AND FINALIST SELECTION: Initial entries must be original sketches of the planned work in any media and any size selected by the artist.

 

ENTRY FORMS: Entry forms must be downloaded from the D23 Web site and must be fully completed, signed and affixed to the original sketch(es). Entries submitted without completed forms will not be considered. Entries must be received on or before June 15, 2009. Entries received after this date will not BE CONSIDERED OR RETURNED. D23 is not responsible for late mail deliveries.

 

SPECIAL NOTE: Upon submission, all entries (sketches and final paintings) become the property of Disney Enterprises, Inc. (“Disney”) and may be used in perpetuity at Disney’s sole discretion. Artists are responsible for all material costs including packaging and shipping.

Visit www.D23Expo.com to download Artwork Submission Form, Artwork Submission Agreement, and Rules and Procedures for Submission of Work.

-- Posted June 3, 2009