Art Contest Entry & Rules

This contest is in celebration of Engineers Week. Our goal is to showcase the ART in STE(A)M and to align the creative aspects of the engineering design process with the role models that inspire us. The official art contest rules follow. You must agree to these rules to enter the contest.

ELIGIBILITY

Any grade K-12 student in San Diego County or Imperial County may develop an entry either inside the classroom or outside of school ("Entrant").

WHAT TO DRAW

This contest is about showcasing creativity and bringing visibility to the engineers and S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) role models who are making this world a better place. To enter, you will need to draw:

OPTION 1 - DRAW A CREATIVE INVENTION - Engineers are changing the way people live all the time. They dream up creative solutions and work with other inspiring people to invent, design, and create things that improve the way our world functions. It all starts with an idea. Using your creativity, showcase any ideas/inventions that you believe might make a difference in someone’s future. Who knows, you may even inspire a solution to one of the Global Goals for Sustainable Development. (Global Goals for Sustainable Development)

OPTION 2 - DRAW A FUTURE YOU OR AN ENGINEER - Engineers are continuing to improve the world around us. From space exploration to constructing safe streets for your community, engineers are doing it all. No matter your age, it all begins with an idea and a little imagination. 

Using your artistic imagination, draw a future version of yourself as an engineer. It doesn’t matter how realistic it is. This is your dream of making a difference and a chance for you to showcase your future goals. Or, draw one of the San Diego Legends ( San Diego Engineering Legends) and take some inspiration from one of their accomplishments. 

REQUIREMENTS

ART REQUIREMENTS
All submissions must meet the following criteria, with SDCEC reserving the right to disqualify any entry that fails to comply:

• Artwork must be original, unpublished, and created solely by the student, reflecting this year’s theme. No adult assistance or collaboration is allowed.

• Content must not be derogatory, offensive, defamatory, profane, discriminatory, or promote hatred or harm.

• Submissions must comply with all applicable laws and respect third-party rights, including publicity, privacy, and intellectual property.

DIVISIONS
Entries will be categorized by grade level at the judges’ discretion. There is no limit to the number of submissions per student or school. Artwork may be traditional or digital.

JUDGING CRITERIA
Entries will be evaluated based on:

1. Artistic skill.

2. Creativity and originality.

3. Communication of the contest theme through artwork and statement.

4. Adherence to requirements and rules.

5. A written description (minimum one paragraph) explaining STEAM-related ideas in the artwork.

CONDITIONS & RELEASE

SDCEC reserves the right to disqualify any entrant for undermining the Contest's integrity through cheating, deception, harassment, or other unfair practices. Entrants retain ownership of intellectual property rights to their artwork but grant SDCEC a perpetual, royalty-free license to use the artwork for any purpose, including online and media display, without attribution or compensation. Personal data submitted with entries may be used solely for Contest administration. By entering, participants consent to media or promotional activities requested by SDCEC and waive intellectual property claims on their artwork for such uses. Entrants indemnify SDCEC against claims, damages, or expenses arising from their participation, non-compliance with rules, or issues related to their artwork or Contest activities.