FAQs
ANNUAL ART SHOWCASE
An online application (Google) form will be available when registration opens. It will remain open until the application deadline. Typically, the application process begins at the begging of the school year (Sept) annually.
Ohio K-12 students from public, private, charter, or online schools and homeschooled students can participate in our annual Battle of the Teal art showcase.
Our program is made possible by the generosity of supporting sponsors and grantmaking organizations. No application or registration fee is required.
The showcase is open to all art themes. We aim to allow applicants to be as creative as they wish without prompts or restrictions to their creativity and freedom of expression.
We accept any artistic expression you have created within the past 12 months before the application deadline.
Elementary (K-K4) and Middle (K5-K8) division applicants are to submit only one showcase entry file. High-division applicants (K9-K12) may choose to upload up to four additional portfolio pieces along with their showcase piece. Name your showcase file using the following format: titleofwork_applicantfullname, i.e., horses_johnsmith.
Participating in the showcase empowers you to select beneficial items that fit your specific needs and goals as you complete your online application. Simply select all that apply or choose “All of the above” on the Google form.
- My art submission is to be presented just for fun.
- My art submission is to be published in the Battle of the Teal Yearbook.
- I’d like to receive feedback from the adjudication panel.
- I will accept any prize, award, or experience.
- If I am selected to be “Best in Show,” I will accept a scholarship award.
- I want one entry into the exclusive Battle of the Teal raffle prize.
- I would like to be a part of the Battle of the Teal art network.
- All the above.
Yes. It will require you to fill out two applications, one for performing arts and one for visual arts.
Yes. We accept audio (mp3) or video (mp4) recordings without revealing your identity.
You can opt-out of receiving feedback from the adjudication panel by leaving the box unchecked on the application form.
Applicants under 13 years of age are required to have parental / guardian’s consent to agree to the Terms and conditions. Should the applicant win one of the awards, prizes, or experiences, our team has a point of contact for redemption purposes.
We rely on the support and generosity of corporations, individuals, and organizations to provide awards, prizes, and experiences; these may vary from year to year. Check out our “Showcase” page for an updated list.
Art showcase Terms & Conditions are available online HERE. The link is also included on the online (Google) application form.
Please visit iN Education’s online store and select from the variety of designs https://ineducationonline.org/store/.
Yes. Email us (battleoftheteal@ineducationonline.org) to request the updated flyer or look for other details on the “Showcase” page.
Yes. Teachers can assist or register on behalf of their students. Feel free to email (battleoftheteal@ineducationonline.org) us with any questions. Our team will walk you through the process.
Yes. Please email us (battleoftheteal@ineducationonline.org) directly to coordinate with your schedule.
Yes. Our team provides virtual and in-person presentations by request. Please email us (battleoftheteal@ineducationonline.org) directly to coordinate with your schedule.
The early notice allows students and teachers to prepare their artistic expressions from the beginning of the school year until the application due date.
BATTLE OF THE TEAL PROGRAM - GENERAL QUESTIONS
The attributes of the teal color resonate with our vision and mission as it symbolizes elegance, creativity, calmness, concentration, uniqueness, and infinity. Individuals who are drawn to or favor teal are likely to be open-minded, inclined to keep their options open, and are not quick to judge situations or people. They may also possess creative and artistic inclinations.
In addition, teal is frequently used in branding for entertainment, communications, and creative industries and is often combined with lighter and brighter colors for businesses catering to children. The teal color draws its name from the common teal, a type of duck (Anas crecca), and was first recorded in the official dictionary in 1917.
Joining the Battle of the Teal art network is free. Any voluntary contribution toward the program will benefit the Northeast Ohio corridor’s youth and sustain our programming into the future. Donate.
You are in charge. You dictate the amount of time to invest in your art passion and the Battle of the Teal art program. Please communicate the goals you wish to accomplish, and we can help you build a plan that will get you where you want to go, respecting the time you are able and willing to invest. We respect your choice, and we are here to support you on your artistic journey and help you benefit along the way. We are eager to hear from you! Complete our Interest Form.
Tell us about your needs, art form(s), and interests, and choose the benefits you are interested in by completing our online form. We are eager to hear what the Battle of the Teal art program can do for you to aid you in growing your art form(s) and building upon your skills!
Whether you participate in the showcase is up to you. We respect your choice, and we are here to support you on your artistic journey and help you benefit along the way.
- A chance to win classroom supplies.
- Receive a free workshop with artists from our network.
- Get a feature story online (Zealousness e-magazine).
- Connect with other art teachers and professionals.
- Impact someone’s life!
The Battle of the Teal production team encourages regular weekly or bi-weekly mentoring sessions or subject-specific sessions focusing on a particular skill or feature. Our role is to provide the platform and facilitate the connection. Mentors and mentees are free to select the sessions duration and frequency that meet their schedule and availability.