Pumpkin Carving Traditional

TRADITIONAL PUMKIN CARVING CONTEST

To provide a platform for artists in all industries so that they can shape their art journey through competitions, networking, community support, art and business resources, paid gigs and internship opportunities.

Traditional Pumpkin Carving Contest

Sign ups & submissions start OCT 2.
Live judging panel on Oct 30.
Public voting opens Oct 31 - Nov 13.

vote (CLOSED)

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Winners

1st Place
Dragon Egg by Ilse De Groot

2nd Place
Audrey II by Ian Norman

3rd Place
Jack-o-bag / Pump-bag by Hoshi Eykel

Submissions

Audrey 2 by Ian Norman

Dragon Egg by Ilse De Groot

Burning Skull by Ilse De Groot

Jack-O-Bag by Rebekah Van Den Eykel

Prizes

First: $100
Second: $75
Third: $25

* Prizes subject to increase

Eligibility

All ages may apply.

Individuals under 18 will need to submit a signed copy of the Parent-Guardian Form.

Prize will be awarded directly to individuals over 18. If under 18, then their legal guardian may accept on their behalf.

Judging Divisions & Criteria

Age group
Color Palette
Creativity
Medium used (actual pumpkin vs alternative pumpkin)

Contest Rules

There is no theme for this contest.

The submitted art piece can be traditionally carved or created using alternate mediums such as papier-mâché or using an orange with sharpie markers.

Submissions must be clear-to-define as a pumpkin.

Submissions must be family-friendly.

Submissions will include

Full Name
Email
Age
Short personal introduction / description (Optional). Art Chops will use this to highlight your submission.
Name of piece
Description of piece
Inspiration behind piece
Reason for using medium
Pictures and recorded content regarding your work flow and process. Below pictures required. Video optional.
- Pumpkin lit up
- Pumpkin not lit up
Your availability for short interviews with Art Chops (Optional). Art Chops will use the interview to create social media posts and highlights. Video and voice may be used and posted during the event live stream.
Uploaded highest quality files (Google Drive and other forms accepted). Images should be saved in 300 DPI if possible. No worries if not.
Permission for Art Chops to display and use submitted file in showcasing within Art Chops social media and live streams. Art Chops will not distribute without your permission and will not use the file for profit unless otherwise stated in an agreed-upon contract.