Online Artist Contest

Artist Contest – Terms and Conditions

1. (Organizer) JC Fine Arts  

This contest is organized by John J Catalfamo

2. Eligibility

• The contest is open to individuals aged [minimum age, e.g., 18 years or older].
• Participants must reside in the United States
• Employees of the Organizer and their immediate family members are not eligible to participate.

3. Contest Period

• The contest begins on 4/01/2026 and ends on 6/30/2026
• Entries submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

4. How to Enter

• Participants must submit original artwork via the form included on this website.
• Each participant may submit one entries.
• Submissions must include:
  
  • Artist name
  • Contact information
  • Title and description of the artwork
  • link to there examples or social media portfiolo. 

5. Artwork Requirements

• All entries must be original work created by the participant.
• Artwork must not infringe upon any third-party rights.
• The Organizer reserves the right to disqualify any entry deemed inappropriate, offensive, or plagiarized.

6. Judging Criteria

Entries will be judged based on:

• Creativity and originality
• Technical skill
• Relevance to the contest theme
• Overall impact

7. Prizes

Winners will receive.

1. A online podcast interview with host John Catalfamo
2. Promotional exposure on all our social media apps.
3. A one on one art evaluation and free valuation.
4. One year free bronze artist membership beginners level.
5. A full page promotional ad on our website
6. Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash unless stated otherwise.

8. Winner Selection and Notification

• Winners will be selected by judging panel
• Winners will be notified via email/phone/platform within 3 weeks 
• If a winner does not respond within 30 days, an alternate winner may be selected.

9. Rights and Usage

• By entering, participants grant the Organizer a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and promote the submitted artwork for contest-related purposes.
• Artists retain full ownership of their work.

10. Publicity

• Winners agree to allow the Organizer to use their name and artwork for promotional purposes without additional compensation.

11. Liability

• The Organizer is not responsible for:
  
  • Lost, late, or incomplete entries
  • Technical issues affecting submission
• Participants agree to release the Organizer from any liability related to the contest.

12. Disqualification

The Organizer reserves the right to disqualify any participant who:

• Violates these terms
• Submits false information
• Engages in unfair or unethical conduct

13. Changes and Cancellation

• The Organizer reserves the right to modify, suspend, or cancel the contest at any time without prior notice.

14. Governing Law

• These terms are governed by the laws of the State of NY