• Image should be in JPEG format, 72 dpi, with the highest compression quality of 12.
  • Image should not exceed 5MB.
  • Image should not contain any frame, mat, or watermark.
  • Image Labeling Guidelines: Image should be labeled as FirstName_Lastname_Title.jpeg (Example: John_Smith_Untitled.jpg). Do not include special characters such as #,!, * or stray spaces in the file name, as this may prevent the file from uploading.
  • Image should be clear and in focus. This image represents your work.
  • Artscapes may crop or color-correct your images to enhance the overall presentation and for formatting purposes for the website, YouTube videos, presentations, marketing materials, etc.
  • Files should be .JPEG/.JPG in RGB color mode (not CMYK).
  • File size maximum: 5 MB.
  • Zipped files and web-based files (e.g., .gdoc) are not accepted.
  • Avoid using punctuation in entry titles (e.g., use “My Entry Title” – not “My Entry Title”).

Note: When entering online, the viewing screen and thumbnail you see during the entry process are for general reference only and do not reflect the image quality that will be viewed by jurors. The file you attach is exactly as it will appear to the jurors.