2023 AHCD SpringFest

2024 Art & Writing Contests

Are you a talented student artist or writer with a passion for capturing the beauty and essence of Florida through your creations? The 2024 AHCD SpringFest invites you to participate in our contests. This is your chance to showcase your creativity and have your winning work recognized during this year’s festival.

Theme

“What in Your Backyard: Exploring Florida through the Arts” is an invitation to explore the natural and cultural wonders of the Sunshine State. We encourage artists to draw inspiration from Florida’s diverse landscapes, wildlife, people, and culture. From the tranquil beaches to the vibrant cityscapes, the lush Everglades to the historic landmarks, Florida offers an array of subjects to inspire your digital art.

Eligibility

This call for submissions is open exclusively to Broward College students who are passionate about art or writing. No Artificial Intelligence (AI) generated art or writing will be considered; we are looking for original, human-crafted works that showcase your unique perspective. 

Art Submission Guidelines

  • All submissions must be in full color. 
  • Digital art submissions must bring Florida to life through pixels and imagination in fully digital form. Dimensions should be suitable for poster printing.
  • Studio art submissions are for traditional artists who use brushes, canvasses, and sculpture. 
  • A short description of your artwork (maximum 200 words) must be provided explaining how your submission reflects the theme.
  • Include your full name, Broward College email address, home campus location, mailing address, and a contact phone number in the email’s body.

Writing Submission Guidelines

  • Writing must be original and have not been previously printed or submitted to other publications.  
  • Writing must express your thoughts, stories, or poetry inspired by Florida.
  • Writing submissions are accepted in the following categories: fiction, non-fiction, and poetry.
  • The maximum number of words for fiction and non-fiction is 1,000 words. Poetry can be of any length.
  • A short description about your submission (maximum 100 words) must be provided explaining how your work reflects the theme.
  • Include your full name, Broward College email address, home campus location, mailing address, and a contact phone number in the email’s body.

Submission Deadline & Submission Process

All entries must be submitted by March 1, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. ET via email to springfest@broward.edu, except for studio art submissions. Include “AHCD SpringFest Submission” in the subject line.

Studio art submissions must be dropped off between February 26 and March 1, 2024; a festival coordinator will reach out to you by phone to coordinate drop-off time and location upon request in your email submission notice.

Award

  • First, second, and third place prizes for each campus will be awarded to works that best represent this year’s theme.
  • Winners’ works will be featured during AHCD SpringFest via the festival website and related marketing materials.
  • A certificate of recognition for your outstanding contribution to the 2024 AHCD SpringFest.

Selection Process

A panel of judges will review all submissions and select the winning design based on creativity, relevance to the theme, and artistic quality. 

 

For more information, please contact:

 Email: springfest@broward.edu