{"id":9650,"date":"2026-04-28T17:36:58","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T00:36:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.basqueeducational.org\/?page_id=9650"},"modified":"2026-04-28T18:10:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T01:10:15","slug":"beo-art-contest","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.basqueeducational.org\/es\/beo-art-contest\/","title":{"rendered":"THE BEO ART + DESIGN CONTEST"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid gradient-container-1\"><div class=\"gradient-column-1 wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4 style=\"color: #0A5292;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >CALL FOR ENTRIES<\/h4>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>The BEO is inviting artists and designers to create an original piece for our upcoming Basque Cultural Day event, a recital featuring a classical pianist (Josu Oki\u00f1ena), a txistulari (Garikoitz Mendizabal), and a classically trained singer (Noelia Ib\u00e1\u00f1ez) performing about the history of Basque music. To learn more about this event, CLICK HERE.<\/p>\n<p>While the theme of this specific event, it is our theme for the year, too. For this contest, we want to see and understand <strong><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Basque music rooted in classical traditions, <\/span><\/strong>interpreted through your lens.\u00a0We\u2019re looking for work that captures not just the sound, but the feeling, movement, and cultural depth behind it.<\/p>\n<p>Your piece can be illustrative, graphic, abstract, or something entirely different. There\u2019s no single approach\u2014just a strong point of view and a meaningful connection to the theme.<\/p>\n<h6><strong>Submission REQUIREMENTS:<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>We\u2019re interested in your process\u2014how the idea came together, what inspired it, and how you see it connecting to Basque music and culture. This is about more than a single piece. It\u2019s about contributing to a larger creative conversation.<\/p>\n<p>As such, we will be seeking the following in the submission form:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Final artwork (preferred: vector format)<\/li>\n<li>Sketches or process work<\/li>\n<li>A short written response<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Deadline: July 15, 2026<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>*The selected artwork will be featured on BEO merchandise and shared through our programming.<\/p>\n<h6><strong>Prize options:<\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>$500 + 25% of merchandise sales<br \/>\n<strong>or<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>$1,000 flat award<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><h4 style=\"color: #0A5292;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >TERMS AND CONDITIONS<\/h4><div class=\"vc_tta-container\" data-vc-action=\"collapse\"><div class=\"vc_general vc_tta vc_tta-accordion vc_tta-color-grey vc_tta-style-classic vc_tta-shape-rounded vc_tta-o-shape-group vc_tta-controls-align-default\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panels-container\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panels\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panel\" id=\"1777423819424-a509b471-fc85\" data-vc-content=\".vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title vc_tta-controls-icon-position-left\"><a href=\"#1777423819424-a509b471-fc85\" data-vc-accordion data-vc-container=\".vc_tta-container\"><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Contest Overview<\/span><i class=\"vc_tta-controls-icon vc_tta-controls-icon-plus\"><\/i><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>The BEO\u00a0invites artists and designers to submit original artwork for use in upcoming merchandise.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s theme explores\u00a0<strong>Basque music\u2014rooted in classical traditions, interpreted through the artist\u2019s lens.<\/strong>\u00a0We\u2019re looking for work that reflects not only the music itself, but also the energy, history, and cultural expression behind it.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel\" id=\"1777423819443-fca26e90-b299\" data-vc-content=\".vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title vc_tta-controls-icon-position-left\"><a href=\"#1777423819443-fca26e90-b299\" data-vc-accordion data-vc-container=\".vc_tta-container\"><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Eligibility<\/span><i class=\"vc_tta-controls-icon vc_tta-controls-icon-plus\"><\/i><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Open to individuals 18 years or older.<br \/>\nParticipants may submit up to [X] entries.<br \/>\nAll submissions must be original work created by the entrant.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel\" id=\"1777423819466-c23f18cf-ed37\" data-vc-content=\".vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title vc_tta-controls-icon-position-left\"><a href=\"#1777423819466-c23f18cf-ed37\" data-vc-accordion data-vc-container=\".vc_tta-container\"><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Submission Requirements<\/span><i class=\"vc_tta-controls-icon vc_tta-controls-icon-plus\"><\/i><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Artwork must be original and not previously published or awarded<\/li>\n<li><strong>AI-generated work is not permitted<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Preferred file formats: *.AI or *.EPS (vector-based artwork strongly encouraged)<\/li>\n<li>Submissions should include:\n<ul>\n<li>Final artwork<\/li>\n<li>2\u20135 sketches or process images<\/li>\n<li>A short written response (see prompts below)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Submission deadline: [date + time]<\/li>\n<li>Entries must be submitted via [platform\/email]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel\" id=\"1777423819485-2ca21b3e-6708\" data-vc-content=\".vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title vc_tta-controls-icon-position-left\"><a href=\"#1777423819485-2ca21b3e-6708\" data-vc-accordion data-vc-container=\".vc_tta-container\"><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Intellectual Property &amp; Rights<\/span><i class=\"vc_tta-controls-icon vc_tta-controls-icon-plus\"><\/i><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Artists retain ownership of their work.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Winning entry:<\/strong><br \/>\nThe selected artist grants The BEO an\u00a0<strong>exclusive license to use the artwork for a period of three (3) years<\/strong>\u00a0for merchandise and related promotional purposes.<\/p>\n<p>After this three-year period, full rights revert to the artist.<\/p>\n<p>The BEO may showcase submitted (non-winning) work for limited promotional purposes, with credit to the artist.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel\" id=\"1777423819513-cdecf45b-95af\" data-vc-content=\".vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title vc_tta-controls-icon-position-left\"><a href=\"#1777423819513-cdecf45b-95af\" data-vc-accordion data-vc-container=\".vc_tta-container\"><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Compensation<\/span><i class=\"vc_tta-controls-icon vc_tta-controls-icon-plus\"><\/i><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>The selected winner may choose one of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Option A:<\/strong>\u00a0$500 + 25% of net merchandise revenue<\/li>\n<li><strong>Option B:<\/strong>\u00a0$1,000 flat award<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Net merchandise revenue<\/strong>\u00a0is defined as gross sales minus direct production costs (e.g., printing, materials, fulfillment).<\/p>\n<p>For Option A:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Revenue share applies for a period of [2\u20133 years]<\/li>\n<li>Sales will be reported\u00a0<strong>quarterly<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Payments will be issued within [X] days of each reporting period<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel\" id=\"1777423819551-16a0a756-daa8\" data-vc-content=\".vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title vc_tta-controls-icon-position-left\"><a href=\"#1777423819551-16a0a756-daa8\" data-vc-accordion data-vc-container=\".vc_tta-container\"><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Judging<\/span><i class=\"vc_tta-controls-icon vc_tta-controls-icon-plus\"><\/i><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Submissions will be reviewed by a panel selected by The BEO.<\/p>\n<p>Criteria include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Interpretation of Basque music and culture<\/li>\n<li>Originality and strength of concept<\/li>\n<li>Craft, clarity, and adaptability for merchandise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel\" id=\"1777423819578-6aeebfa0-8f6b\" data-vc-content=\".vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title vc_tta-controls-icon-position-left\"><a href=\"#1777423819578-6aeebfa0-8f6b\" data-vc-accordion data-vc-container=\".vc_tta-container\"><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Attribution &amp; Promotion<\/span><i class=\"vc_tta-controls-icon vc_tta-controls-icon-plus\"><\/i><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Artists will be credited wherever their work is displayed, when reasonably possible.<\/p>\n<p>By entering, participants agree that The BEO may use their name and submitted work for contest-related promotion.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel\" id=\"1777423819605-57e9c866-2db0\" data-vc-content=\".vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title vc_tta-controls-icon-position-left\"><a href=\"#1777423819605-57e9c866-2db0\" data-vc-accordion data-vc-container=\".vc_tta-container\"><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Final Deliverables (for Winner)<\/span><i class=\"vc_tta-controls-icon vc_tta-controls-icon-plus\"><\/i><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>The selected artist agrees to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide high-resolution and\/or editable files<\/li>\n<li>Share process work, if not already submitted<\/li>\n<li>Make\u00a0<strong>reasonable adjustments<\/strong>, if needed, to support production<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If the artwork lends itself to multiple applications, The BEO may request adaptations (e.g., isolating elements or refining compositions), in collaboration with the artist.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel\" id=\"1777423819629-b5ca4da4-382a\" data-vc-content=\".vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title vc_tta-controls-icon-position-left\"><a href=\"#1777423819629-b5ca4da4-382a\" data-vc-accordion 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