Overview

Art Annual Youth Innovation Challenge (Art AYIC) is a competitive conference for creative youth of today. The conference encompasses career counseling and skill-based, competitive, workshops which allow youth to connect with industry professionals. Students work on a contemporary, multimedia piece throughout the year on a thought-provoking prompt. They submit the contemporary piece with an Artists Statement at Art AYIC to be displayed and assessed at the exhibition.  

Rules & Regulations

Art AYIC Regulations

1. Judges may penalize contestants, after consultation with STEAM IC management, if they feel there has been a rule infraction not explicitly stated in the Rules and Regulations.
2. All material submitted at the Art AYIC become the property of the STEAM IC. The STEAM IC may use or allow affiliated partners to publish submitted material.
3. Contestants may not provide judges with any items, gifts or notes. 
4. All attendees of ART AYIC must be dressed in attire according to the dresscode regulations of that year.

Eligibility

1. Participants must be registered with the STEAM Innovation Challenge by latest January 1st, 2025 to attend ICAC.
2. If special accommodation for Art AYIC is needed, it must be requested by January 15th, 2025.
3. All participants must be in high-school or between the ages of 13-19.

Point Deductions

1. Plagiarism is strictly prohibited. Judges will determine point deductions will be made depending upon the extent of the plagiarism.
2. Art Pieces submitted late may be subject to point deductions
3. Individuals absent for the closing remarks forfeit their prizes/awards.