### TriBBBal Virtual Art Festival: Official Competition Rules

1. **Eligibility**
- Open to artists aged 18 and above, of any nationality, residing worldwide.
- Participants must identify with or be connected to the African Diaspora.

2. **Theme ### TriBBBal Virtual Art Festival: Official Competition Rules

1. **Eligibility**
- Open to artists aged 18 and above, of any nationality, residing worldwide.
- Participants must identify with or be connected to the African Diaspora.

2. **Theme and Medium**
- Submissions must celebrate the African Diaspora.
- Acceptable categories include paintings, drawings, ink, and pyrography.

3. **Original Work Only**
- Entries must be the original work of the submitting artist, created within the last two years.

4. **Digital Presentation Requirements**
- No size restrictions for digital submissions.
- Submit high-quality JPEG images, minimum 300 dpi, maximum 10MB.

5. **Entry Limit**
- Each artist can submit up to three works.

6. **Digital Submission Guidelines**
- Images must be labeled with the artist\s name and the title of the work.
- For non-digital artworks, submit a high-quality photograph.

7. **Entry Fees**
- A non-refundable entry fee per artwork is required.
- Payment must be completed online at submission.

8. **Deadline and Submission Process**
- Submit entries by July 26, 11:59 PM Pacific Time.
- Use the official websites www.triBBBal.com or www.ArtGallery.triBBBal.com.

9. **Judging and Criteria**
- Judged on creativity, originality, technique, emotional impact, and theme adherence.
- Panel includes industry professionals and festival organizers.
- Voting system includes six questions rated on a 5-star scale.

10. **Awards and Prizes**
- Grand Prize: $1,000 and a virtual solo exhibition.
- Second Place: $500
- Third Place: $250
- Winners and selected entrants receive certificates and featured spots on the festival website and in a virtual exhibition.

11. **Rights and Permissions**
- Artists retain copyright but grant the festival promotional use of images.

12. **Sales and Commissions**
- Artworks can be listed for sale at the artist\s discretion.
- 17% commission on sales goes to festival organizers.
- Sales inquiries facilitated by the festival but directed to the artists.

13. **Disqualification and Rule Enforcement**
- Non-compliant or inappropriate entries will be disqualified.
- Festival reserves the right to make final decisions on eligibility and acceptance.

14. **Notification**
- Artists will be notified of submission status via email by July 27, 12:00 AM Pacific Time.

15. **Liability and Insurance**
- Festival is not responsible for loss or damage to digital submissions.
- Artists are responsible for insuring their original work.

By participating in the TriBBBal Virtual Art Festival, artists agree to these rules and regulations. We look forward to showcasing the vibrant and diverse talents of the African Diaspora on this innovative platform. Read More