The Los Alamos ScienceFest has announced its call for entries for its fourth annual SMART Contest – a Science and Math-Based Art contest. A panel of local judges will award winners that will share in cash prizes.
“We are looking for art that demonstrates scientific or mathematical concepts, principles, or phenomena in creative ways, “ said Melanie Peña of Los Alamos Commerce & Development Corporation, “It can be created digitally using computers, be photographic, or produced through traditional fine arts methods.”
The SMART Contest is free to enter. All entrants must upload a digital representation of their artwork onto the contest website. Entries will be accepted through July 31st.
“This contest has been a successful part of Los Alamos ScienceFest, since it first started in 2011,” said Suzette Fox, Los Alamos MainStreet Executive Director, “We receive submissions from all over the world and see some really spectacular and original artwork.”
The art entries will be posted to a gallery on the contest website as they are received. They will be available for public viewing and voting.
Contest winners and awards will be announced during the Los Alamos ScienceFest ExpoDay on September 13th, 2014. Winning and selected art pieces will also be on exhibit during the weeklong festival in Los Alamos, NM.
To learn more, read the official rules, or enter the contest, visit
http://www.losalamossciencefestival.com/smart/
Los Alamos ScienceFest (previously the Next Big Idea Festival) runs September 5 – 13 and culminates with ExpoDay at Ashley Pond. The week features interactive activities, creative competitions, dynamic speakers, community tours, exhibits and educational-flavored social gatherings to engage individuals, families and youth in science.
Los Alamos MainStreet and its parent organization the Los Alamos Commerce & Development Corporation produce Los Alamos ScienceFest.