COSI Art Contest
Tyrannosaurus Rex, T. rex, The King of Tyrant Lizards, all names depicting the most ferocious predator of the Mesozoic era. Imagine if this creature survived mass extinction and existed on planet Earth today. What would it look like? Where would it live? What special evolutionary traits would it possess?
Whether it's a modern-day T. rex or the depiction of the predator during the late Cretaceous period - Dig deep into your imagination, uncover your creativity, and illustrate your own T. rex inspired artwork.
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Submission Deadline is September 17, 2024 at midnight. No late entries will be accepted.
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- Artists may submit ONE image of 2-Dimensional or 3-Dimensional art for consideration (all 2D media are welcome-drawing, painting, prints, collage, photography, digital, etc)
- 3-Dimensional work will ONLY be accepted if in a shadowbox frame and/or substrate that includes a wire hanging mechanism to hang safely on a wall. All artworks must be able to hang safely on a wall. D-rings with wire preferred. No sawtooth hangers. Any frame provided by the artist must use plexiglass. No glass will be accepted.
- This art exhibition features separate age categories: Adult (18+), Teen (12-17), and Youth (11 and under)
- If selected, COSI may request the original artwork remain at COSI for the duration of the Exhibition (November 2, 2024 – March 2, 2025)
- Artists may enter only their original work – no reproductions of original work will be accepted
- Your submission may be displayed in COSI. Anything that is deemed inappropriate or explicit by the Judging Panel or COSI’s Project Team will not be accepted for review
- Any artist under 18 years of age must have a parent/guardian sign the virtual application form. Teacher signatures will not be accepted.
- Call for Entry Open: Week of August 12, 2024
- Deadline to submit: September 17, 2024 at midnight (no late submissions will be accepted)
- Artist Notifications: Week of October 7, 2024
- Exhibition on view November 2, 2024- March 2, 2025
- Artists may enter ONE artwork for consideration.
- Media Conditions:
- 2D Art: must fit within one of the following frame sizes:
- 8.5” x 11”
- 11” x 17”
- 16” x 20”
- 24” x 36”
- 3D Art: 3-Dimensional work will ONLY be accepted if in a shadowbox frame and/or attached to a substrate that includes a hanging mechanism to hang safely on a wall. Due to the hands-on/interactive nature of the museum, some guests may have curious hands and touch the work. Please make sure all components of the piece are firmly attached to the substrate. By applying to the call for art, you acknowledge that your work may be touched.
Size: shadowbox frame must not exceed 24” on longest side. Weight capacity 10lb. Questions? Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- 2D Art: must fit within one of the following frame sizes:
- COSI will frame and display 2-Dimensional entries on paper. Works on panel and canvas will not be framed.
- Works on canvas and panel must have D-rings and wire installed on the back to be ready to hang.
- NO sawtooth hangers please.
- Upon delivery, if an accepted artwork is found to have been misrepresented, it may be disqualified.
- Submissions will only be accepted via website form.
- Artwork must be photographed straight, in focus, and on a solid background.
- Label uploaded image with title of artwork and artist name (ie: title.lastname.jpg)
- Uploaded image must be high resolution, less than 8 MB and saved as a JPEG or PDF.
- If your total image file size is greater than 8 MB, you may resize the image through one of these free photo editing programs: Microsoft Image Resizer, Microsoft Photo Editor, Picasa, etc.
*Artist Statement: Application requires each artist to submit a short statement /description of the work. Please be mindful that the jurors will be looking at these statements as they make their final decisions. If selected to exhibit, these statements will be used on the artwork label.
JURORS:
Glenn W. Storrs is Associate Vice President for Science and Research and the Withrow Farny Curator of Vertebrate Paleontology at Cincinnati Museum Center. Born in Poughkeepsie, New York, he studied at Syracuse University (B.S. 1979), The University of Texas at Austin (M.A. 1981), and Yale University (M.Phil. 1983, Ph.D. 1986) before accepting a position in the Department of Vertebrate Paleontology at the Yale Peabody Museum. Beginning in 1990 he was a staff member at the University of Bristol, England, and subsequently moved to Cincinnati in 1995 to join CMC. Dr. Storrs is a recognized authority on fossil vertebrates and oversees the largest fossil collection in the Ohio Valley region. He has led or participated in paleontological expeditions to collect dinosaurs and other fossils throughout the US Western Interior, as well as in Europe, Africa, and Asia. He is the author of numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters on fossil vertebrates along with popular articles for general audiences. As the lead curator for CMC’s Dinosaur Hall, he supervised the installation and presentation of its spectacular dinosaur skeletons (2018) and later co-curated the accompanying paleontology exhibits “Ice Age” and “Ancient Worlds.” As host committee chair, he welcomed over 1100 paleontologists of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology to Cincinnati in 2023 for its annual meeting. Dr. Storrs has served on the SVP Executive Committee and on many other professional committees and non-profit boards, been awarded many competitive grants for research and curation, and is a Fellow of the Linnean Society of London.
Brennan Stokkermans is a visual artist from Cleveland, Ohio, currently working as a professional Paleoartist and Medical illustrator. Brennan’s career as a palaeoartist was triggered by drawing pencil studies during birdwatching trips. His discovery of the close relationship between birds and dinosaurs rekindled his childhood interest in dinosaurs. His art is inspired by his work as a photographer as well as an appreciation of western classical and impressionistic art. However, he feels there is a creative freedom to palaeoart that has led him to be the artist he is today.
Emily Alonso-Taub is a collaborative relationship builder, drawing on the passion and intention of people to ignite philanthropy that transforms communities. Ms. Alonso-Taub currently serves as Vice President of Philanthropy for COSI, and is responsible for leading the development to raise philanthropic revenue that is integral to supporting the mission and vision of COSI.
Prior to joining COSI, Ms. Alonso-Taub served as the Senior Vice President of Development at Mid-Ohio Food Collective where she led the development team and served on the executive leadership team. In her nearly six years at the Food Collective, Ms. Alonso-Taub increased annual contributed revenue by more than 80%. In addition, Ms. Alonso-Taub led the creation and execution of the Rooted in You comprehensive campaign, forging key relationships with individuals, businesses, and organizations in central Ohio that led to campaign contributions totaling more than $40 million. Ms. Alonso-Taub has more than two decades of fundraising experience, leading teams to execute strategy and secure leadership gifts for comprehensive campaigns at academic institutions, including Ohio Wesleyan University, The Ohio State University and NYU Langone Medical Center. Ms. Alonso-Taub has served on several non-profit boards and holds a bachelor’s degree in Retail Management from Syracuse University.
