Welcome Artists

We've all been home a long, long time... so now it's time to go on an ADVENTURE! Art connects us, inspires us, makes us laugh, think, feel, endure, and survive in a way that is timeless. We’ve been through a million hard things and have seen others go through a million more. 

"I've always tried to present a positive view of the world in my work. It's so much easier to be negative and cynical and predict doom for the world than it is to try and figure out how to make things better. We have an obligation to do the latter." ~Jim Henson

I would like to invite you to help capture the soul of a moment with a short quote or story paired with your art to help uplift the worlds vibe. And if you feel the spirit moves you please invite a friend to share this experience with you. Shareable invitation link: https://www.greenvelope.com/event/millionmoments  

We are artists, those who are crazy enough to think we can change the world with our visual stories and do!

• RSVP first 
• Fill out the Artwork Submission form anytime from now until November 1 (See below for submission guidelines are below.)
• Auction Bidding Opens - November 15
• Auction Bidding Closes - November 21

Best in Show Award 

Your work will resonate with so many different people around the world that will vote for their personal favorite. Open to the public. You could win.

• “Best in Show” award and be featured in an article about you and work in Animation Magazine.
• To cast a vote for your favorite Click Here. (coming soon)

How to Participate Check List

• RSVP and let us know you are all in. 
• Invite friends to join in. Shareable invitation link: https://www.greenvelope.com/event/millionmoments  
• You will be added to the Artist participation roll.
• Create art and story.
• Fill out the artwork tracking form.
• Sign Artist Agreement
• Submit digital artwork. (Guidelines below)
• Keep your original artwork until sold.
• When sold, ship to buyer. Address and shipping fee supplied to you.

Tell us the details of your art submission.

Sign the agreement

Award Terms and Conditions

The Art Specifications and Guidelines:

• Create a new piece of art or use an existing piece that you have created.
• Created traditionally in the real world, any kind of medium - paper or canvas. 
• An art moment can be a rough sketch, a drawing, a painting, a thumbnail etc.
• We suggest a size between 2” x 3” - 13”x18” for ease of shipping. 
• Unframed
• (Can also be a touched up or made original high quality one of a kind digital print .)
• Paint, pen and ink, charcoal, mixed media, etc. (We defer to you.)
• Signed and include the date

The Positive Words:

In the submission form please include a quote, some positive words of wisdom expressing inspiration, humor, guidance, or something that just resonates with you. That might have changed your life or changed someone else's life. Can be your words, or the words of someone you admire. (With their permission.)  And include the date.

Examples Art & Story (Words): 

Option 1: Include the words/story in the design.

Option 2:  Words / story is separate, and sent to buyer on a card or note along with the art.

To Sell or Donate:

Option 1. Set your sale price and receive 100% of the sale or donate a portion or all of the proceeds to the CTN Foundation. With so many schools eliminating art, the CTN Foundation provides Artist Enrichment and Scholarships.

CTN Foundation. https://ctnfoundation.org/ 

• If you choose to donate, you will receive a donation letter for your taxes. 
• If you choose to sell, you will receive your asking price through your preferred payment portal.
• If the piece sells for more than you're asking for, we would donate the overage amount.
• Buyer pays for shipping, and those funds are given to you to ship your piece directly to your new client and buyer.

CTN will give you the contact information of your buyer to add to your client list and build that relationship. You will ship the item to your client  / buyer from your home or studio and include the quote on a card, or note or paper and signed and dated by you. 

Artwork Digital Submission Guidelines and Schedule Details 

• Scanning Size Requirements: 300 dpi
• WeTransfer your file to team@ctnfoundation.org
• Filename and file format: myname_art.jpeg
• Max File Size: 8 MB, 10,000 px x 10,000 px
• Artwork Submission Period - August 1 - November 1
• Auction Public Preview Opens - September 1
• Auction Bidding Opens - November 15
• Auction Bidding Closes - November 21
• We have the right to refuse any submission.

Note: You keep your original until it sells. When it does you will be notified with buyer information and address for shipping. Shipping fees are paid by the buyer.

In Gratitude and Sending Good Vibes

It would be so cool if you also post your submission on social media or website with your quote helping to send a positive vibe and allowing guests to buy your original art and get involved. 

Share the show link [link coming soon] and/or post your art and quote with the hashtag #amillionmoments2021

The art exhibition / auction is being administered by the Creative Talent Network Foundation. A 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible. 

The funds are used exclusively for scholarship and artist enrichment programs for artists of all ages, ethnicities, budgets, and locations. 

In gratitude, I hope you will go on this adventure with us and let your imagination roam from moment to moment, discovering and sharing those special jems of creative life along the way. 

Need Help

(818) 827-7138 M-F 9-5 Pacific

Email: help@ctnexpo.com

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