WHO: Groups of artists—either college students or professionals—with three to five members
WHAT: An art competition in honor of Earth Hour, for the benefit of the Davao City Water District’s Adopt-a-Site Program
WHEN: March 29, 2014; 3:00-6:00 p.m. (live painting), 6:30 p.m. (judging), 8:30 p.m. (awarding)
WHERE: Abreeza Mall Boardwalk (live painting) and Restaurant Row (judging and awarding)
WHY: Because it is your duty as a citizen of this planet to use your talents to make small yet significant changes for the Earth. Also, because it will be fun.

Below are the prizes, mechanics, and criteria for judging. To join, download the registration form here and email the accomplished form to lieumag@gmail.com. For inquiries, email lieumag@gmail.com, or call or text Aidx at 09224268680 or Cheekie at 09166969711.



PRIZES
Grand Winner: P15,000 in cash*
1st Runner-Up: P10,000 in cash*
2nd Runner-Up: P5,000 in cash*
Lights-Out Award (a special prize to be awarded to the group whose entry stands out the most during lights off at Earth Hour): P2,000 worth electronic gift certificate
Consolation prizes to be given to non-winning groups
*A portion of the prize winnings of the Grand Winner, 1st Runner-Up, and 2nd Runner-Up will be donated to the DCWD Adopt-a-Site Program

CONTEST MECHANICS
• The contest is open to groups of artists—either college students or professionals—with three to five (3 to 5) members. A maximum of fifteen (15) groups will be accommodated.
• The contest will be limited to canvas painting, with each group painting on a 3 ft. x 3 ft. canvas.
• Each entry must have a significant meaning relative to Earth Hour.
• Each entry must have a title.
• Participants are encouraged, but not required, to inject a glow-in-the-dark element to their artworks for a chance to win the Lights-Out Award, a special prize that goes to the group whose entry stands out the most when lights go off at Earth Hour.
• All costs on materials must be shouldered by the participants, apart from the canvas and frame, which will be provided by Abreeza Mall for uniformity.
• Participants may start painting at the Boardwalk at 3:00 p.m. on March 29, 2014.
• All artworks must be finished by 6:00 p.m. and must then be set up for display at the Restaurant Row for judging.
• Judging will begin at the Restaurant Row at 6:30 p.m.
• A separate judging for the Lights-Out Award will take place at 8:30 p.m. when the lights go off for Earth Hour.
• Winners will be announced during Earth Hour from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.

CRITERIA FOR JUDGING
Creativity and Originality: 20%
Design, Composition, and Technique: 30%
Relevance to Earth Hour: 30%
Overall Impact: 20%
TOTAL: 100%

DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM HERE.