Music, Spoken Word, and Visual Art Competition
A Music, Spoken Word, and Visual Art Competition for SEIU Members
Art Entry Submission Period
by SEIU MembersMarch 15 - August 1, 2024
Voting Period
by SEIU MembersAugust 2 - August 16, 2024
$500 & Exclusive SEIU Swag for 1st Place in each category
Open to SEIU Members
Original pieces only (No AI)
Submissions in all languages are welcome!
Here's how the competition will work.
Interested SEIU members will create art that speaks to the existential issues that are causing members to take action in this election (voting, volunteering on campaigns, supporting the union's direct actions at City Halls and State Capitals).
We're envisioning these pieces to show what the future could look like when working people take collective action across race and space, build power politically and solve the challenges working families are facing.
There will be three categories of art where members will be able to submit their work:
- Visual Art This is photography, painting, digital design, sculpture, etc.
- Music and Dance Original pieces of music, lyrics, melodies and movement that tell compelling stories. Lyrics and music in all styles and all languages are welcome!
- Spoken Word Poetry of all kinds.
Limit on Multiple Entries
Only one entry may be submitted per category. If an individual is part of a group submitting an entry, they may not submit an individual entry in the same category. If an individual submits an individual entry, they may not participate in a group entry in the same category.
Eligibility Requirements
All entrants must be dues-paying members of SEIU in good standing. If entering as a group, all members of the group must be dues-paying members of SEIU in good standing. Employees working under the direct supervision of the Contest Organizers are not eligible to enter.
Submission Requirements
Submissions must be original pieces created exclusively by the entrant(s), and not previously entered in any other contest nor published previously, nor subject to rights of any other properties. Submissions may not be offensive, as determined by the Contest Organizers. No artificial intelligence (“AI”)-designed or AI-supported entries will be permitted. Noncompliance with any of these requirements will result in entry disqualification.
All submissions for each category, including those in the visual art category, must include a video submission with a brief introduction by the entrant describing the artwork and its meaning. Videos may be submitted in any video format and be no more than 4 minutes long.
Submissions may not be offensive, as determined by the Contest Organizers. No artificial intelligence (“AI”)-designed or AI-supported entries will be permitted. Noncompliance with any of these requirements will result in entry disqualification.
Submission Window
Entries will be accepted starting on March 15, 2024 at 12:00am Eastern Time, continuing until 11:59pm Eastern Time on August 1, 2024. No submissions will be accepted after August 1, 2024.
Judging/Voting Window
The voting period will begin on August 2, 2024 at 12:00am Eastern Time. Voting will close on August 16, 2024 at 11:59pm Eastern Time. Each member of SEIU will be eligible to cast 1 vote. Only votes cast within this period will be valid.
Description of Prizes
The winner of the “Visual Art” category shall receive $500.00.
The winner of the “Music and Dance” category shall receive $500.00.
The winner of the “Spoken Word” category shall receive $500.00.
The work of all winners, regardless of category, will be displayed in a virtual gallery and featured in upcoming political advertisements.
Notice of Tax Liability
Any federal, state, or local tax liability engendered by receipt of a prize in this contest is the sole responsibility of the winner(s). A 1099 form will be provided to the winner of any prize above $600.
Ownership/Licensing of UGC
By submitting their original work in this competition, entrant(s) hereby grants to SEIU a non-exclusive, non-transferable, sublicensable (solely to subsidiaries of SEIU) worldwide right and license to use, reproduce and distribute any artwork or other submitted materials provided by the Entrant(s) for inclusion in the marketing materials used by SEIU.
Updated Mar 14, 2024