ART CONTEST RULES Manga/Anime Art Contest during WakamatsuFest150

What: Wakamatsu Farm and Kinokuniya San Francisco offer a Manga/Anime Art Contest during WakamatsuFest150. The festival is a one-time-only celebration of 150 years of Japanese-American heritage, arts and cuisine held at landmark Wakamatsu Farm. The festival honors the Wakamatsu Tea & Silk Farm Colony established in 1869. This manga/anime contest is an opportunity for artists to portray aspects of the Wakamatsu Colony story via a contemporary Japanese art form while competing to win prizes.

When: Submissions are due March 1, 2019. Winners and select contestants will be invited to display their art during WakamatsuFest150 held June 6, 7, 8, 9 of 2019, exactly 150 years after the colonists’ arrival on June 8, 1869.

How: Suggested Research

 Visit the festival website at www.arconservancy.org/wakafest150 to learn more about the festival and the Wakamatsu Tea & Silk Farm Colony.  Learn more about Wakamatsu Farm at www.ARConservancy.org/wakamatsu.  Attend a public tour or program at Wakamatsu Farm to understand its cultural history and geographical setting. At the Farm, you can also view the historic Wakamatsu colonists’ portraits.  Volunteer at Wakamatsu for first-hand experience of the Farm.  Refer to the following books for insightful accounts of the Colony: - Samurai of Gold Hill by Yoshiko Uchida - Okei-san: A Girl’s Journey, Japan to California, 1868-1871 by Joan Barsotti - Kieko’s Kimono by Herb Tanimoto Let Your Imagination Guide You The objective is to transform your imagination of the colonists and their life in Northern California into endearing illustrations using the manga/anime art style. There are endless angles and storylines you can illustrate. Simply just let your imagination take hold! Examples of historic scenes you may choose:

 Arriving by horse and wagon at the farm in 1869  Shopping for supplies in historic Placerville  Tending the Japanese crops at the Farm  Enjoying a quiet moment

Considering Osamu Tezuka’s stylish manga-anime characters, Momoko Sakura’s Chibi Maruko-chan’s peanut- like memorable characters, Katsuhiro Otomo’s explosive creations, Hayao Miyazaki’s cinematic film anime, and Isao Takahata’s picture scroll- influenced anime designs, there is plenty of inspiration you can draw upon from the rich array of Japan’s internationally popular manga-anime creations.

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Prizes: Grand Prize Gifts from Kinokuniya San Francisco bookstore (approx. $200 value); WakamatsuFest150 Memorial Package containing special festival souvenirs ($150 value); two 4-day WakamatsuFest150 tickets ($120 value); two tickets to exclusive VIP festival after-hours event ($100 value); total value approx. $570

Runner-Up Prize WakamatsuFest150 Memorial Package containing special festival souvenirs ($150 value); two 4- day WakamatsuFest150 tickets ($120 value); two tickets to exclusive VIP festival after-hours event ($100 value); total value approx. $370 value

Honorable Mention Prize Two 4-day WakamatsuFest150 tickets ($120 value), two tickets to exclusive VIP festival after- hours event ($100 value); total value approx. $220 value

Winning entries will be printed in the Wakamatsufest150 program and/or a future Wakamatsu Farm News. During WakamatsuFest150, select artists will be invited to display and discuss their entries, help run the manga/anime booth, and/or speak to the public about their artwork.

Entry: Submission Requirements:

 Every aspect of your submission must be your own original artistic creation.  Adhere to a comic manga/anime style format.  Show at least one Wakamatsu Colony character based on the leading historical figures.  Portray a scene from the colonists’ historic lives.  If desired, use appropriate comic-book style text within the boundaries of the image (English language only). Text is not required.  Use the illustrative space as desired. You may use panels or sections for narrative storytelling. Panels are not required. A single image on one page is also acceptable.  Submit one page of 8.5” x 11” 2-D artwork, photocopied or scanned from the original physical artwork. Only one page per submission will be considered.  Submit a color image only. If your work is black & white, please explain.  Submit a copy only. Original artwork should not be sent. However, you may be invited to show your original work during the festival.  Include the title of your work and a brief description of the illustrative content. Be certain to include the back story (characters featured, scene etc.) and medium of artwork (pencils, crayons, digital etc.). 100 words limit description for each entry.

The back story is important! Your description will be judged along with your entry to demonstrate your understanding of the accurate historical Wakamatsu Colony story.

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Submission Method: By the deadline of March 1, 2019, submit your entry to the American River Conservancy via one or both methods: 1. Email image(s) to [email protected] 2. Mail copy(s) to: ARC’s Manga Art Contest, P.O. Box 562, Coloma, CA 95613. Your submission must include the artist(s) name, age(s), title of artwork, and brief description (including back story). Also include the artist’s physical address and email address. Optional: Include a photo image of artist for identification purposes during the festival.

Judging: Contest judges reserve the right to select the winning entries. Entries will be judged on several criteria, mainly including:

 Creative and original expressions  Understanding the historic background of the Wakamatsu Colony  Expression of the chosen back story Rules:  No purchase necessary, the contest is open legal residents of the USA, ages 16 years and older.  Amateur and professional artists are welcome to participate.  Plagiarized work will be disqualified. The artwork must be original and not copied from any source. This includes all design aspects of the background, character, and any other elements of the work. Fan-art is not acceptable.  The submission should illustrate at least one historical Wakamatsu colonist character. The character(s) must be named in the back story.  The submission must be accompanied by a title and brief description, including the back story derived from actual historical events.  The festival is a family-friendly historical event. Submitted artwork must be appropriate for viewers of all ages. No suggestive content.  A maximum of two entries may be submitted per artist.  Artwork must be received no later than March 1, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. No exceptions.  Entries may be posted on the festival website or Facebook page for public exposure.  Entries may be printed in the festival program, any American River Conservancy publication, or both.  All artists will retain the rights of their own works.  By submitting the artwork, contestants agree with all the rules and requirements, as stated above.  Winners will be announced by May 3, 2019 on the festival website at www.ARConservancy.org/wakafest150 and other social media affiliated with the festival. Winners (only) will be notified via email by the same date.  All prizes will be awarded during WakamatsuFest150 on June 6 to 9, 2019.  Employees of the American River Conservancy and all its respective officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents, including sponsor organizations, WakamatsuFest150 planners, and their immediate families (regardless of where they reside) and persons living in the same household of such employees, whether or not related, are not eligible to enter or win.

Please send questions to [email protected].

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