Voting and Awards

The Artsville Art Gala: Speakeasy on the Square celebrates artists through both community voting and juried awards. Visitors can participate by voting for their favorite artwork online through the Virtual Gallery and in person during the gala.

Community Online Voting

Artwork submitted by the March 1 deadline is included in the Virtual Gallery, where the public can view entries and vote for their favorite artists online.

Online voting helps determine the Fan Favorite Award, a $500 prize presented to the artist receiving the most community votes.

Visitors are encouraged to explore the gallery, support their favorite artists, and share entries with friends and family to help artists earn votes.

Voting takes place online prior to the event.

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In Person Voting

Community voting will also take place during the Art Gala on April 2 at ArtLink Clarksville.

Guests attending the event can vote for their favorite artwork displayed in the gallery that evening. This allows artists who entered after the Virtual Gallery deadline to still be recognized and celebrated by the community.

Awards

The Art Gala recognizes artists through both juried and community awards.

Fan Favorite

$500 Cash Prize
Determined by community voting through the Virtual Gallery and in person at the event.

Best in Show

$250 Cash Prize
Selected by the jury panel as the most outstanding artwork in the exhibition.

Division Awards

Adult Professional — $100 BLICK Art Materials gift card
Adult Amateur — $100 BLICK Art Materials gift card
High School — $75 BLICK Art Materials gift card
Middle School — $50 BLICK Art Materials gift card
Elementary School — $50 BLICK Art Materials gift card

Art supply awards are generously provided by BLICK Art Materials.

Juried Awards

In addition to public voting, artwork is evaluated by a panel of jurors made up of local arts professionals and community leaders.

Artwork is judged within its division, meaning artists are compared only with others in the same age and experience category.

Divisions include:

Adult Professional
Adult Amateur
High School
Middle School
Elementary School

Judges also consider an artist’s age, experience level, and access to instruction when evaluating work.

Artwork is scored across five categories.

Creativity and Originality

Strength and uniqueness of the idea
Personal voice and imagination
Creative risk taking

Technical Skill

Control and understanding of materials
Craftsmanship appropriate to the division
Effective use of the chosen medium

Composition and Design

Use of space, balance, color, and form
Visual organization and visual impact

Concept and Expression

Clear theme or emotional intent
Ability to communicate meaning or mood

Presentation and Completion

Overall finish and care of the artwork
Readiness for display

Each category is scored on a 1 to 5 scale, for a maximum score of 25 points per artwork.