The objective for the iWISE Olympiad’s International Legal Graffiti competition is to elevate graffiti from a subculture to an officially recognized art form, providing a legitimate and public platform for talented young students. This competition aims to showcase their skills, foster their creativity, and grant them the official recognition they deserve.
1. Provide a legal platform for artistic expression
– To create a safe and legal environment where young graffiti artists can practice and showcase their techniques without fear of legal repercussions.
– To reframe the public perception of graffiti by associating it with a prestigious, legal, and organized international competition.
2. Promote diverse graffiti techniques and styles
– To celebrate the full range of graffiti art, from the traditional letterforms and intricate bubble scripts to advanced techniques in character design, detailed visuals, and elaborate murals.
– To encourage experimentation with various tools and materials, such as spray paint, paint markers, and inks, allowing artists to demonstrate their versatility.
3. Discover and recognize young talent
– To identify and officially recognize promising young graffiti artists between the ages of 10 and 24, providing them with a significant accolade for their skills.
– To offer participants a high-profile platform to gain exposure to a global audience of peers, judges, and art enthusiasts, which they might not have had otherwise.
4. Offer professional development opportunities
– To encourage students to document their work with high-quality photos and videos, a crucial skill for building a professional portfolio.
– To provide an environment for networking with other artists and gaining constructive feedback, thereby fostering growth and a sense of community within the art form.
– Multiple entries per an applicant will be accepted.
– To enter this category applicants must submit an entry form online along with pictures of your artwork via the iWISE Olympiad official website.
– The applicant is obligated to provide accurate, current and complete personal details when participating in the contest.
– Use of nude characters is prohibited.
– Use of foul language is prohibited.
– Use of blood or gory imagery is prohibited.
– Artwork should be colourful.
– No photo editing software or glitter may be used.
– The artwork must be an original concept and not violate the copyright law in the UK.
– Each artist must submit a “Release of Liability Form” /a “Waiver” before the competition to exempt IWISE from any liability regarding any accident or injury occurring during the contest.
– The organiser will NOT provide art materials such as the canvas, paints, etc.
– Finalists must use a canvas measuring 24” inches (61 cm) wide x 30” inches (76.2 cm) tall.
– Finalists must be present to be eligible to be judged; if they are not present during the judging process in the Global Final, the finalist will be disqualified.
– The iWISE Olympiad Organisation, has full ownership and copyright of all artwork.
– Finalists must allow their artwork to be photographed and available for use on all media platforms.
– The artwork must be inspirational, entertaining, informative, and positive.
– Sexual, insulting, derogative images or content will NOT be allowed.
– No logos, slogans or other advertisements will be allowed.
- Click on the Registration Tab
- Select one of the Virtual Rounds
- Fill in your details.
- Fill in your selected category details on the corresponding form.
- Select your available time for the Judging process.
- Submit your zoom judging session.
- Proceed to payment.
- Complete your submission.
Evaluation Criteria:
The judging process will evaluate more than just the final piece. Finalists will likely be invited to a global final, where they would create a piece on-site. The judging criteria would consider the entire artistic journey and process.
– Technique: Evaluation of skills such as line control, color blending, filling techniques, and the overall craftsmanship required to execute the piece.
– Creativity and Originality: Assessment of the uniqueness of the design, the imaginative concept, and the artist’s personal style and artistic voice.
– Composition and Impact: How well the piece is put together and its overall visual impact. This includes arrangement, color harmony, and the clarity of the intended message.
– Concept: The underlying theme or message of the piece, showing the artist’s deeper thought process.
Requirements for Virtual Finals:
Written Abstract (Written description of artwork)
Poster must be on a white sheet of A2 size (42 x 59.4 cm/16.5 x 23.4 inch).
3 Clear Pictures of Artwork.
Pictures can be presented in a PowerPoint Presentation or
Pictures can be saved in as a PDF document that must be sent to judges via Zoom Chat
All graffiti art must be presented on a poster, not in public spaces.
No theme for this category.
Group submission is up to 3 participants
Requirements for Global Finals:
Written Abstract
Poster must be on a white sheet of A2 size (42 x 59.4 cm/16.5 x 23.4 inch).
PowerPoint Presentation (Optional)
All graffiti art works must be done on poster, not in public spaces.
No theme for this category
Group submission is up to 3 participants.