San Bernardino City USD

45th Annual Student

Juried Visual Art Exhibit
Spring 2018

Secondary Visual Art

Teacher’s Handbook

Rules
&
Procedures
 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The purpose of the San Bernardino City Unified School District’s Juried Student
Visual Art Exhibit is to provide secondary visual art students with the opportunity
to display and share their high-quality work with the community within a public
setting. All work must meet the criteria and quality of excellence as determined by
the Rules and Procedures Booklet for the Secondary Student Art Exhibition, the
Visual and Performing Arts Content Standards for California Public Schools, and the
California Visual and Performing Arts Framework.

Middle School Visual Art Teachers

Judith Bondar, Cesar Chavez

Carissa Gamboa, Cesar Chavez
Cathy Coache, King
D'Arcy Curwen, Richardson PREP High
Sarah Klingonsmith, Rodriguez Prep Academy
Leah Mahakian, Shandin Hills

High School Visual Art Teachers

Keith Brockie, Arroyo Valley Jessica Evanson, Indian Springs

Natasha Flores Naranjo, Arroyo Valley
Kathleen Gandy, Arroyo Valley
Robyn Holt, Arroyo Valley
Andrea Huibregtse, Arroyo Valley
Christopher Thayer, Arroyo Valley
Rebecca Blatter, Cajon
Elisabeth Payne, Cajon
Audrey Reisenhoffer, Cajon
Levenna Ware, Cajon
Rhoda Dizon, Indian Springs
Guy Krant, Indian Springs
Freddy Luque, Indian Springs
Keith Cox, Pacific
Megan Moore, Pacific
Tira Bunn, San Bernardino
Ashley Drewitz, San Bernardino
Jennifer Burgan, San Gorgonio
Mark Chuckran, San Gorgonio
Megan Reade, San Gorgonio
Margie Deas, Sierra

San Bernardino City Unified School District

Scott Nelson Coordinator, Visual and Performing Arts
Gregg Usher Program Specialist, Visual and Performing Arts
Paul Locke Program Specialist, Secondary Education, VAPA

Educational Services Division

4030 Georgia Blvd.
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 473-2090

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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

1. Entries are limited to all students enrolled in visual arts classes at the middle
schools and high schools of SBCUSD and are inclusive of all ranges and
abilities.
2. Maximum size for 2-Dimensional pieces will be 30” x 40”. One oversized
piece is allowed per teacher, not to exceed the dimensions of the display
panel.

3. All work must be completed under the supervision of the visual art teacher.

4. Artwork must be properly labeled to be juried or exhibited.

5. A limit of 4 entries may be submitted for multiples of one project.

6. Artist’s statement and student information card must be completed by the

student and accompany the work at the time of submission. Each statement
must be typed (Word Processed) and edited for spelling and grammar. Card
format is available from the VAPA office.

7. Artwork must comply with State of California Education Code and San
Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education
guidelines/policies.

8. Since this is a juried show, no identifiable marks or labeling on front of the

art- work is allowed.

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ORIGINALITY CRITERIA

1. The objective of the juried art show is to promote originality and creativity in
the arts. All entries must be the original work of the student, based upon his/her
ideas exclusively.

(A) Only work that is the unique creation of the individual student should be
entered for judging. Students should not engage in reproducing any other
artist’s visual images for the purpose of presenting that work as their own.

(B) Students may use a recognized reference source, such as an animal

encyclopedia as a source that allows the student to better understanding a
shape, size or proportion. If an image source, however, is used as the
exclusive element in the artwork, the work will be disqualified from
judging.

(C) NO work will be accepted for judging if any part of the work has been
copied, in any way, from ANY copyrighted published source including
National Geographic…For example: Mickey Mouse, Bart Simpson, Arm &
Hammer Logo, Marilyn Monroe, famous singers, actors or any other
celebrity personalities.

2. The artwork also must have created under the direct supervision of a
credentialed art teacher, with NO help from any other person.

3. The teacher’s responsibility includes making known the ethics, rules, and
procedures of the district’s juried art exhibitions to all participating students.
(A) This also includes the district’s prohibition (per Board of Education Policies)
on the use of any image of any kind of weapon in any kind of artwork. NO
guns, knives, mace, arrows, swords, bombs, etc., including any type of act of
violence.

(B) The art teacher decides the appropriateness of the student work entry that
carries any doubt as to its authenticity and originality.

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2-D MATTING AND FRAMING CRITERIA

 All two-dimensional work must be presented in a black or clean, white or

cream cut mat only. All work must have stiff backing to prevent damage in
handling.

 Any work may be double-matted using 1/4" liner, any color.

 All oil or acrylic paintings must be dry, framed and wired securely, suitable for
hanging, with no tape.

 All work must have the artist’s statement completed and securely attached in
the correct location. (See Labeling 2D, page 6)

 No glass-covered or dry mounted work will be accepted.

 Plexiglas is acceptable.

 No 2-D work larger than 32 X 40 in any direction, including mat or frame, will
be accepted.

THREE-DIMENSIONAL CRITERIA

 All clay work must be fired. NO green-ware will be accepted.

 NO unstable pieces. All work must stand securely on its own.

 All work must have the proper label, fully completed and placed in the correct
location. (See Labeling 3D, page 6)

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LABELING 2D:

Attach student identification on the bottom left corner of the back of the artwork
so that the student identification and school are not visible during judging.
Only the artwork categories should be visible.

LABELING 3D:

Attach student identification on the bottom of the artwork so that the student
identification and school are not visible during judging.
Only the artwork categories should be visible.
STUDENT ARTIST STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

 Must be word processed or typed

 12-point font size
 Font: Times
 Printed Landscape on white cardstock for high school, yellow for middle
school
 Student name clearly visible on top of statement
 Visual art standard(s) addressed must be completely stated (i.e., 6.2.2
Apply the rules of two-point perspective in creating…or

2.6P Create a two- or three-dimensional work of art…or

2.4A Demonstrate in their own works of art a personal style and…)

 All statements must be checked for grammar and spelling before

submitting
 If the artwork is Projected, Freehand or Grid, that information must be
noted on the statement.

Artist Statement Prompt:

Describe the visual arts problem that you were asked to solve and explain the
steps you took to solve the problem. Be sure to include the development of your
idea, intent or message and the choice of media/materials from conception
through completion of your artwork. Explain in detail how you feel your artwork
communicates your idea, intent or message.

 Print each statement on white (high school) or yellow (middle school)

cardstock and place in an envelope to keep them clean and neat for
hanging (cardstock is available in the VAPA Office at the Board of Education
building).

 The student artist statements must be submitted with the inventory sheet
upon delivery of the artwork for judging.

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PROCEDURES FOR PRE-JUDGING
The pre-judging committee, made up of SBCUSD art teachers, will “accept or
reject” all artwork according to the “Rules and Procedures” to assure that all
works to be juried meet the criteria as stated in the rules and guidelines. Work
not meeting the criteria will not be shown.

PROCEDURES FOR JUDGING

Judging will be conducted by a team of selected artists and art educators who are
well acquainted with the capabilities of students from the middle and high school
levels. Judging will take place on Friday, April 27th at 5:30 p.m. in the Citrus
Building of the National Orange Show Fairgrounds located at 689 South E Street,
San Bernardino, CA 92408

AWARDS

1 Best of Show for Middle School Overall

1 Best of Show for High School 2D
1 Best of Show for High School 3D
18 First Place (1 per category)
18 Second Place (1 per category)
18 Third Place (1 per category)
72 Honorable Mentions (up to 4 per category)

Best of Show and First, Second, and Third place award winners will be recognized
at the evening Awards Presentation on Monday, April 30th at 6:30 p.m. in the
Citrus Building at the National Orange Show Fairgrounds.

Honorable Mention awards will be distributed to the students in attendance by

their teachers. Award winning students not in attendance will receive their
commendation at a later time arranged by each teacher.

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CATEGORIES

A category must have a minimum of six (6) entries to be eligible for judging. If less
than six (6) entries are submitted, the category will not be judged. A category with
ONLY six (6) entries may not receive an award for each place (first, second, third
or honorable mention) due to the limited competition. This will be determined by
the judges at the time of judging.

Two-Dimensional
Middle School 6-7
Middle School 8
Art 1 Drawing
Art 1 Painting
Art 1 Mixed Media
Drawing 9-12
Painting 9-12
Printmaking 9-12
Digital/Graphic Design 9-12
Mixed Media 9-12

Three-Dimensional
Middle School 6-7
Middle School 8
Sculpture, Form and Process 9-12
Ceramics 1 Functional 9-12
Ceramics 1 Non-Functional 9-12
Ceramics Functional 10-12
Ceramics Non-Functional 10-12
Mixed Media Sculpture 10-12

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TIMELINE OF EVENTS

1. On or before Wednesday, April 25, 3:30pm: send one inventory sheet and
a copy of each artist’s statement to Bonnie.Schaab@sbcusd.k12.ca.us (cc:
Scott.Nelson@sbcusd.k12.ca.us and Gregg.Usher@sbcusd.k12.ca.us) and
retain one copy for your records.
2. Friday, April 27, 1:30-4:30pm: Please deliver all student art entries to the
Citrus Building at the National Orange Show Fairgrounds. Enter through
Gate 1 on E Street.
a. Make sure that a completed Artist Statement is attached to the back
of each piece.
b. Although the Art Gala event proceeds are a huge help toward the
cost of Best of Show and 1st Place gift cards, donations to be used
toward art award gift cards will be accepted the day art entries are
delivered to cover the balance. Please see Gregg Usher if you would
like to contribute.
3. Friday, April 27, 5:30-8:30pm: A panel of judges will adjudicate art work.
4. Monday, April 30th, 7:30am-12pm: We will need 10-12 teachers (and one
per school) to hang show entries. Again, please enter through Gate 1 on E
Street.
a. Full-day Sub code for art hanging/set-up is 879-419
b. Bring a staple gun to hang visual art pieces. We have hangers for
those items that are framed.
c. We must be finished setting up for the show by 12pm.
5. Monday, April 30, 6:30pm: The official art exhibit opening will occur that
evening at the NOS Citrus Building.
a. 6pm: Teachers, parents, and students, please plan on arriving and
enter through Gate 7 on Arrowhead Street per the request of the
Orange Show staff.
b. 6pm: Students will need to check-in at Bonnie’s table to be
recognized for any awards.
6. Monday, May 7, 7:30am: We will again need 10-12 teachers (and one per
school) to pick up Art show entries from the Citrus Building.
a. Again, please enter through Gate 1 on E Street.
b. Full-day sub code for art take-down is 879-419.

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GENERAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

1. Twenty pieces (20) may be entered by each middle school teacher for all
categories combined.
2. Twenty-five (25) pieces may be entered by each high school teacher for all
categories combined.
3. Verify and type all information on labels. Make sure that all labels are
PROPERLY and firmly attached to entries. (See Labeling Procedures, page
6.)
4. Mats must be clean and pictures properly backed to prevent damage in
handling.
5. Each teacher is responsible for delivering entries to the Citrus Building at
the National Orange Show on Friday, April 27th, 2018 between the hours of
1:30 - 4:30pm. Entries not on the premises by 4:30 p.m. on the day of the
judging will not be juried or hung. The Visual and Performing Arts contact
phone is (909) 473-2090.
6. The District assumes no responsibility for loss, damage, or breakage.
Entries that are breakable are entered at the artist’s own risk.
7. The official Opening will be held Monday, April 30th beginning at 6:30 p.m.
at the National Orange Show. There will be a formal awards presentation at
that time for Best of Show and First, Second and Third place winners. This is
a celebratory occasion where all students, teachers, family and friends of
the artists are encouraged to attend. Awards for student winners not in
attendance will be given to their teachers.
8. Visual Art Teachers will remove student artwork the morning of Monday,
May 7, 2018. Any student work not removed by the teacher will be taken to
the PDC Building (Sun Building), VAPA Office, to be picked up by the
teacher. The VAPA Office hours are 8:00-4:30pm, Monday – Friday.

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