This is the #1 reason I do not enter very many contests. They would never
dream of doing that to an adult artist. They would either return our work or
reimburse us. And what do they do with the rejected artworks? Throw them
away? IMHO, some of these contests/competitions are taking advantage of this
"free" artwork. Too bad these companies do not truly appreciate children's
artwork. KUDOS to you for standing up for your students and letting A&E know
your feelings.
~Michal
whest177@wheatstate.com
http://www.geocities.com/theartkids
> Just wondering how many here might have had the A&E Impressionist young
> painter competition brochures and forms fall into their faculty mail
boxes.
> I was quite excited for my students and their finished paintings, which
were
> done in an Impressionist style....however, the wind was taken out of my
sail
> when the fine print said "none" of the works would be returned. I read
and
> re-read those fine print words again and again....shaking my head.
