D.U.C. Project — Delta upcycling Challenge
Showcase: April 13, 2024
The Delta Upcycle Challenge (D.U.C.) is a new regional initiative to bring awareness to the impact that humans have on the environment, tactics to minimize that impact, and share through artistic expression how communities can collaborate to create a beautiful tomorrow.
The D.U.C. Project has two competitions: The Upcycled Mini-Sculpture for high school students and the Upcycled Fashion Show for students enrolled in a college, university, or trade school.
The D.U.C. Project is open to students in these Arkansas counties: Arkansas, Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Cleveland, Desha, Drew, Grant, Jefferson, Lee, Lincoln, Monroe, Phillips, and Prairie.
The Top 20 entries in both competitions will be showcased, judged, and awarded in person on the ARTx3 Campus.
IMPORTANT PRELIMINARY DATES
Registration Deadline: 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26, 2024
REGISTER FOR UPCYCLED MINI-SCULPTURE CONTEST
REGISTER FOR UPCYCLED FASHION SHOW CONTEST
Submission Deadline: 5 p.m. Friday, March 29, 2024
SUBMISSION FORM FOR UPCYCLED MINI-SCULPTURE CONTEST
SUBMISSION FORM FOR UPCYCLED FASHION SHOW CONTEST
IMPORTANT DATES FOR FINALISTS
Upcycled Fashion Show Rehearsal: 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 12, 2024
If selected for the Top 20 entries in the Upcycled Fashion Show, this is mandatory.
The D.U.C. Project Showcase: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, April 13, 2024
For both the Upcycled Mini-Sculpture and the Upcycled Fashion Show contests
Participation Requirements, Context Rules, and Awards
THe Upcycle Mini-Sculpture Contest (9-12th Grades)
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Enrolled in the 9th -12th Grade
Enrolled in a school in the Arkansas Delta region (counties of Arkansas, Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Cleveland, Desha, Drew. Grant, Jefferson, Lee, Lincoln, Monroe, Phillips, and Prairie).
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Must fit in a 2-foot by 2-foot cube.
Must be able to rest in its correct orientation without assistance.
Must be weather-resistant.
Each design must have an artist statement representing their group and the theme, “The Power of the Modern-Day Teen.”
No vulgarity or obscenity of any kind due to the multi-age environment.
Must be made up of 75% recycled or reused materials that would be thrown into landfills. DON’T USE GLASS OR GLITTER.
Materials in the construction of the sculpture MUST be post-consumer, post-industrial, or post-agricultural waste. Artists may use materials for construction such as plastic bags, plastic bottles, aluminum soda cans, cardboard, glue, tape, dyes, markers, zippers, elastic, wire, string, velcro, buckram, grommets, laces, starch, paint, etc. No food waste.
Make sure that the materials used in the sculpture are safe for the artist and the public.
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All of the top 20 finalists will be presented with an official certificate as a semifinalist.
1st through 5th Places will be put on display on the ARTx3 Campus.
1st through 3rd Places will receive a D.U.C. Trophy.
The Upcycle Fashion Show Contest (college, university, and trade School)
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Enrolled in a college, university, or trade school in the Arkansas Delta region (counties of Arkansas, Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Cleveland, Desha, Drew. Grant, Jefferson, Lee, Lincoln, Monroe, Phillips, and Prairie).
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Designers may work in teams but must provide a model.
Each design must have a Fashion Statement representing their group and the theme, “Taking it From the Street.”
No overly revealing tops. Dresses/skirts should go to midthigh. Designs cannot expose areas of the body usually covered by clothing due to the multi-age environment.
No vulgarity or obscenity of any kind.
May not enter a garment that was previously entered into another contest.
Must be a complete outfit with any number of pieces but may not contain more pieces than can be worn at one time.
Must be a completely new outfit, not embellish an old one that is wearable.
Must be made up of 75% recycled or reused materials that would be thrown into landfills. DON’T USE GLASS OR GLITTER.
The usage of new material shouldn’t overpower your entire garment.
Make sure that the materials used in the garments are safe for the designer, model, and public.
Materials in the construction of the garments MUST be post-consumer, post-industrial, or post-agricultural waste. No food waste!
Designers may use materials for construction such as flu, tape, dyes, markers, thread, zippers, elastic, wire, string, velcro, boning, buckram, grommets, laces, starch, paint, etc. No food waste.
Footwear made from recycled materials is preferred, but not required. SHOES MUST BE SAFE TO WALK IN.
Accessories may be made of recyclable materials but are not required.
Contestants MUST participate in a Fashion Show Rehearsal or be disqualified.
Must be constructed well enough to fit the model and hold together for both the rehearsal and the fashion show. (Models are strongly encouraged to wear comfortable clothes underneath.
Must submit a portfolio that includes design sketches, color and texture samples (digital pictures), and an inspiration board. The inspiration board will be on display at the in-person showcase.
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All of the top 20 finalists will be presented with an official certificate as a semifinalist.
1st through 3rd Places will receive a D.U.C. Trophy.
1st Place will be displayed on the ARTx3 Campus.
For additional information, contact J. Tyler Lewis at jtlewis@artx3.org