UrbanArt

The Smallest User needs your artwork to promote energy conservation.
(*NOTE: This is not an UrbanArt commissioned project)

What is The Smallest User?
The Smallest User is an energy saving competition between the Cooper-Young and Evergreen neighborhoods in Memphis. The goal is to see which community can reduce its energy use most in 2010. Competitors are already taking steps to reduce their carbon footprint, and we need your help to keep them motivated.
The Smallest User is sponsored by a Strengthening Communities Grant from the Community Foundation and the University of Memphis, Memphis Light, Gas & Water, the University of Memphis Journalism Department, and the leadership of both both Cooper-Young Development Corporation (CYDC) and Evergreen Historic Neighborhood Association (EHDA).
We are looking for artwork of any form that demonstrates this commitment to being The Smallest User.

What is the prize?
The winning designer will be awarded $1,000.


What is the contest and what are the requirements?
Sponsors are holding an art contest to find an original work of art that most exemplifies the spirit of The Smallest User contest and its energy conservation message.
•    Artists are encouraged to use recycled, environmentally friendly, or sustainable materials.
•    The work will be displayed prominently in Cooper-Young or Evergreen based on the leader of the contest starting in August and ending in December.
•    The work must be easy to transport as it may be moved between neighborhoods throughout the year.
•    The submitted work of art will become the property of the associated sponsors.
•    In January 2011, the work of art will be awarded to the winning neighborhood by MLGW representatives for display in that neighborhood.


What are the deadlines?
•    April 30: Deadline for submitting a proposal of the original design. The proposal must include a description and one or more of the following: a drawing, image, model, or computer file (high resolution JPEG, EPS, etc.)
•     June 1: The winning design will be announced on The Smallest User’s Facebook page, its website: www.smallestuser.com (to launch May 1), and via press release.
•    July 30: The winner must complete the work of art and deliver it to the University of Memphis, Journalism Department, Room 300.

Who can enter?
Anyone. We hope to attract local artists, especially those from the Cooper-Young and Evergreen areas. All serious applications are welcome.



Who are our judges?
Theresa Andreuccetti, President of Graffiti Graphics
Bryna Bobick, Assistant Professor of Art Education, University of Memphis
Carissa Hussong, Executive Director of the National Ornamental Metal Museum

How do I apply?
By e-mail: alakin@memphis.edu
By mail:
Ashley Akin
University of Memphis
Journalism Department
300 Meeman Journalism Bldg.
3711 Veterans Ave.
Memphis, TN, 38152-3290

Questions?

Contact Ashley at 678.3669 or alakin@memphis.edu



The Smallest User Art Contest
Application Form

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Please indicate what aspects of your work of art contribute to the energy conservation message of The Smallest User contest:
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