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4’33”
2018 Spotlight on Arts Scholarship Competition

This competition highlights scholarly research by UGA students about any art form or combination of art forms, including (but not restricted to): visual art, music, theatre, dance, film, literature, media arts, or performance art. The focus is on historical, theoretical, and critical research about art, as opposed to original works of art created by the students

The competition provides an opportunity for students to present their research in a clear and accessible way to students, faculty, administrators, and alumni throughout the university. Students may present their research in one of two ways:

4’33” Thesis Presentations. Students will present an oral presentation about their research, no longer than four minutes and thirty three seconds in length, accompanied by Powerpoint slides as necessary. (Note that the media should be used to support and illustrate the live presentation, not as a substitute for it.) Eligibility: Any graduate student, or any undergraduate student working on a CURO project, who is conducting scholarly research about art or artists in any discipline is eligible to apply.

The 4’33” Thesis Competition will be held on Wednesday, November 7, from 7:00-8:30 pm in the Georgia Museum of Art Auditorium. The first prize winner will receive $433.

4’33 Poster Exhibit. Students create an exhibit about their research that either can be mounted on the wall or fits on a 4’ x 3’ section of a table. The exhibits will typically consist of a poster-board display, but can include other visual aids. If the exhibit includes audio and/or video, a playback device and headphone must be provided; power outlets will be available. Eligibility: Any graduate student, or any undergraduate student working on a CURO project, who is conducting scholarly research about art or artists in any discipline is eligible to apply.

The 4’33 Poster Exhibit will be on display from Thursday, November 1 through Wednesday, November 7 in the Georgia Museum of Art Education Center. The exhibit opening will coincide with the President’s Spotlight on the Arts Reception and the opening for the 2018 National Conference of the Alliance for the Arts in Research Universities, hosted on our campus this year. The 4’33” Poster Competition judging will be held on Wednesday, November 7 from 5:00-7:00 pm in the Georgia Museum of Art Education Center. Students must be present during this time to present their poster and answer questions. Three $150 prizes will be awarded in three categories: Most Effective Communication, Most Innovative Research, and Most Creative Presentation. Students may win in more than one category.

Submission Deadline: Wednesday, October 3, 5:00 pm.

To apply: On no more than 1 typed page, provide your full name, department, degree program, name of faculty advisor, and a summary of your research project that it clearly explains the significance and originality of your research to both specialized and non-specialists in your area. E-mail your application to Camie Williams at camiew@UGA.EDU.