Objective: To foster creativity and innovation within the Parkinson's community and raise awareness for PD Avengers' endeavors in wellness, advocacy, and research.
Eligibility: Open to all individuals globally, irrespective of age , profession or diagnosis. PD Avengers Executive Committee members are disqualified (Larry Gifford, Tim Hague Sr., Soania Mathur MD.) Participants must adhere to the rules and guidelines outlined in the contest.
Submission Guidelines:
Artwork must be original and unpublished.
Any visual art medium is accepted: illustrations, paintings, digital art, photography, AI created, etc.
Entries must not be obscene, indecent or profane.
Submissions should be accompanied by a brief description, title or headline explaining the concept and its relation to Parkinson's advocacy.
Each participant can submit unlimited entries per month.
Intellectual Property Rights:
By submitting entries, participants grant PD Avengers the right to use, reproduce, and display the artwork for promotional and fundraising purposes.
All entries become the intellectual property of PD Avengers.
Contest Schedule:
The contest will run for three months, with winners selected each month.
Submissiondeadlines:
January Contest: Submissions due by 5p Pacific Time, January 31, 2024
February Contest: Submissions due by 5p Pacific Time, February 29, 2024
March Contest: Submissions due by 5p Pacific Time, March 31, 2024
Winner Selection:
Entries will be judged equally based on:
· Cleverness and fresh perspective in addressing Parkinson's advocacy.
· Originality and creativity.
· Visual appeal and artistic quality.
· The compelling idea conveyed by the artwork.
Prizes:
At least two winners will be selected each month.
Winners will have their designs featured and sold in the PD Avengers swag shop and will receive a complimentary piece of swag.
Proceeds from the sales will be reinvested into PD Avengers' initiatives for Parkinson's wellness, advocacy, and research.
Notification of Winners:
Winners will be notified via email or other provided contact information.
Winning entries will be announced on the World Parkinson’s Night and PD Avengers website and social media platforms.
Disclaimer:
PD Avengers reserves the right to disqualify entries that violate the guidelines or fail to meet the criteria.
The decisions of the judging panel will be final and binding.
These guidelines aim to encourage artistic expression and support the noble cause of PD Avengers in their mission to end Parkinson's disease.
Submission Method:
To submit entries, participants must use the hashtag #SparkArt #PDAvengers or #Abbott on social media platforms: YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, or TikTok. Entries must be publicly visible and tagged appropriately with the hashtag to be considered for the contest. Alternatively, email PD Avengers directly to enter Larry@PDAvengers.com or mail entries to PD Avengers 2593 Grant Street, Vancouver, BC Canada V5K 3G6.
