Humanities Through Art Contest
Mission Statement
Inspired by the Justice Through Art Contest, hosted by Criminal Justice, CHAT aims to cultivate a space where students engage deeply with the humanities by channeling their emotional energy, critical thinking, and responses to current events through artistic expression. We aim to inspire, challenge, and connect our community by showcasing student-created work that reflects the complexity of human experience and the transformative power of the arts.
We welcome submissions in any of the following categories. All entries should engage with this year’s theme of Un/Bound and reflect the expressive power of the humanities through the arts.
Prizes
Win up to $400 and have your work showcased in the CHAT Arts Space! Prizes include $400 for first place, $300 for second, and $200 for third.
Please note that awards are deposited into your student account and will first be applied to any existing balance.
Categories
Visual Arts & Design
Includes:
- Drawing, Painting (any media)
- Printmaking, Mixed-media/Multimedia
- Poster Art or Graphic Design
- Photography, Sculpture, Ceramics, or other 3D works
Submission Format: JPG, PNG, or GIF (for still images); max file size 10 MB
Literary Arts
Includes:
- Poetry (max 350 words)
- Creative Writing: fiction, creative nonfiction, hybrid forms (max 1000 words)
Submission Format: DOC, DOCX, PPT, PPTX, PDF
Submission Instructions
1. Complete the online submission form and upload your work along with the form.
- For Visual Arts & Design submissions, you may upload up to three images to provide alternate views of the same piece.
- For Literary Arts, your work will be printed and displayed as part of the exhibition.
2. Please ensure that your submission is ready for public display at the time of upload:
- For Visual or Design entries, submit high-quality images or video/audio files, and include any necessary hardware or specifications for installation or presentation. Click here for tips on how to photograph and display visual work.
- For Literary submissions, carefully proofread your work for typos and formatting. We will display printed excerpts or full texts as submitted.