Art-a-thon

Edith and Peter O'Donnell Jr. Athenaeum

Get ready for a day of non-stop creativity, fun, and friendly competition at Art-a-thon—the ultimate celebration of student talent at the Crow Museum of Asian Art, planned by students, for students! Packed with exciting activities where you can connect with friends, express your artistic side, show off your skills, and compete for prizes and bragging rights, this event is for everyone, whether you're a budding artist or just wanting to enjoy the vibes! Come for the art, stay for the free food and fun.

Note: All winners will be announced during the awards ceremony at 8:45 p.m. Winners must be present at time of the announcement to win the awards.

T-SHIRT DESIGN COMPETITION

10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

The star of the Art-a-thon event, the T-shirt design competition invites you to show off your creative flair for the chance to have your design featured as official merchandise at the Crow Museum gift shop.

Competition criteria will be announced at 10:30 a.m. during the Breakfast with Temoc. Entrants can stop by the Museum anytime throughout the day to receive details.

Winner will receive a $300 honorarium for rights and use of the design. Winner announced at the awards ceremony.

Submission form will close at 5 p.m.

Read below for contest guidelines.

BREAKFAST WITH TEMOC

10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Mingle with fellow students and get ready for a day of fun and excitement while you indulge in breakfast bites while hanging out with Temoc.

Until supplies last.

CHALK BLOCK AND TIE DYE

10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Create a chalk mural or your favorite tie dye pattern with all the colors of the rainbow as you lounge outside under the Museum canopy.

Until supplies last.

CRAFTS

10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Stop by the studio and pick up a new hobby as you make one-of-a-kind rock paintings, tote bags, and origami. All supplies provided.

Until supplies last.

BOBA TRUCK

12:00-2:30 p.m.

Grab some boba tea while you make tie-dye and listen to tunes under the Museum canopy.

PERFORMANCE BY STRINGS ATTACHED

1:00-2:00 p.m.

Enjoy a performance from Strings Attached while you work on your craft projects.

CANDY ART COMPETITION

3:00-4:00 p.m.

Using a mixture of cookies, candies and more, compete to make the best edible recreation of a Museum masterpiece. 

Winner will receive a gift bag. Winner selected by Judge’s choice and announced at the awards ceremony.

Sign-up at 2:45 p.m. in the Museum lobby. Space is limited. First-come, first-served.

SCAVENGER HUNT COMPETITION

3:00-5:00 p.m.

Explore various exhibits with a series of riddles that will challenge you to find specific artworks on display to decipher a special code.

The fastest time to unlock the code wins a gift bag. Winner announced at the awards ceremony.

Drop-in anytime during this timeframe to participate.

STUDENT ORGANIZATION PERFORMANCES

5:00-7:00 p.m.

Experience a vibrant showcase of cultural talent as student organizations take the stage to share music, dance, and traditions from around the world!

DJ AND DISHES BY CANDLELIGHT

7:00-10:00 p.m.

Heat up the night with hot yums and body-rocking drums as a DJ from Radio UTD spins the turntables while you enjoy some finger-licking food and craft your own light- up lanterns.

Until supplies last.

PHOTOBOOTH AND A.I. SKETCH ROBOT

7:00-10:00 p.m.

Make unforgettable memories with your friends as you snap printed and digital photos in our custom photobooth—perfect for capturing every moment of the night!

Plus, get your protrait drawn by the cutting-edge technology of an A.I. Robot. In less than 50 seconds, the A.I. Robotic Sketch Artist offers a seamless blend of art and technology, providing a fascinating glimpse into the capabilities of artificial intelligence and robotics in the realm of creative expression.

DRESS TO IMPRESS COMPETITION

8:00-8:30 p.m.

Do you think you have a fashion sense to beat them all? Compete in our final competition of the night where you will work in teams to re-create an artwork out of unusual material.

Winners will be selected by popular vote during the Awards ceremony.

Sign-up at beginning at 7:45 at the Welcome Desk. Space is limited. First-come, first served.

AWARDS CEREMONY

8:45 p.m.

Find out who had what it takes to win each competition of the day during our awards ceremony to top off the night. And when all the dust has settled, stick around to party until 10:00 p.m. to make it a true art marathon!

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Art-a-thon T-shirt Design Contest Guidelines

The T-shirt design competition is the star of the Art-a-thon event! Show off your creative flair for the chance to have your design featured as official merchandise at the Crow Museum gift shop. The winner will also be featured on UTD Crow Museum Ambassador social media and receive a free T-shirt with their design on it!
 

Theme

Choose an artwork from the Crow Museum’s permanent collection that resonates with you—whether it inspires, moves, or personally connects with you. Use that piece as the starting point for your original T-shirt design.

Your design must be inspired by the artwork—not a direct copy or reproduction. Think creatively about how to interpret the piece in your own unique style.

To be eligible, the artwork must be part of the Crow Collection (look for the labels that say “Crow Museum of Asian Art” in the galleries. If you are unsure if an artwork is eligible, ask a Museum Ambassador!)

Let your creativity bring the collection to life—on a tee!
 

Criteria Announcement
The design criteria for the upcoming T-shirt design competition will be revealed at 10:30 a.m. on April 25 at the Edith and Peter O'Donnell Jr. Athenaeum.
 

Entry Period
The contest entry period opens on April 25 at 10:00 a.m. and closes at 5:00 p.m. CST. All entries must be submitted by 5:00 p.m.

Entries received before or after the designated timeframe will be automatically disqualified.
 

Winner Selection & Notification
A panel of student judges will select the contest winner, who will be announced at the Award Ceremony on April 25 at 8:45 p.m. at the Edith and Peter O'Donnell Jr. Athenaeum.

Winners must be present at the Award Ceremony to claim the prize.
 

Prize Information

The winner will receive a $300 honorarium in exchange for the rights and use of their design.
 

How to Enter
To participate, submit the following information using the provided entry form during the submission period:

• Name
• A brief explanation (100 words or less) of the submission, detailing:
  • How the design reflects the theme
  • The level of creativity demonstrated
  • It’s visual appeal
  • How it engages both the UTD and Crow Museum audiences
• Title of artwork that inspired the design
• PNG or JPEG of artwork
  • Contestants must submit the form using their UTD email address.

Link to the entry form will be provided during the contest entry period at the Edith and Peter O’Donnell Jr. Athenaeum.

Contestants must upload their original design to the online submission platform and accept the official rules of the T-shirt Design Contest.
 

Submission Guidelines

• Participants are free to use any design tool or software.
• Submissions must not feature any trademarked logos, violate University policies, include political content, or display inappropriate material. Any submission including these elements will be automatically disqualified.
• Be original! Do not use another artist's work, or submit a design that has been used elsewhere.
• AI-generated artwork will not be accepted.
• Only one submission per person is allowed.
• Physical submissions like original drawings or sculptures will not be accepted
• Hand-drawn art must be digitally scanned or photographed.
   

Artwork License

By submitting an entry, the artist consents that it is his/her own original work and that he/she has all necessary rights and permissions to use any included elements. The t-shirt contest team reserves the right to make adjustments and alterations to the winning entry. The winning artist grants to the Crow Museum the exclusive right to the design, including any modifications thereof, to be used on promotional/marketing and other Museum materials. The artist shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Crow Museum of Asian Art from and against any and all suits, actions, claims, damages, liabilities, judgments, losses and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of any violation of third party rights (including, without limitation, intellectual property infringement, misappropriation, dilution or violation) in connection with the Crow Museum’s use, distribution, publishing, sale or exploitation of the design.

By submitting your design, you grant permission for it to be used in promotional materials, media campaigns, and products sold at the Crow Museum of Asian Art gift shop and elsewhere.
 

Eligibility
There is no entry fee to submit a design. Only one design submission per contestant. The contest is open exclusively to students at The University of Texas at Dallas who are at least 18 years old at the time of submission. Entries must be original works created by the entrant, free from third-party content or any violation of University policies.
 

Winner Announcement
The winner will be revealed during the awards ceremony at the Edith and Peter O'Donnell Jr. Athenaeum at 8:45 p.m. on April 25. Winners must meet all terms and conditions outlined in the official rules. If a winner fails to meet these conditions, the panel will select an alternate winner from the remaining eligible entries.
 

General Contest Conditions
If the contest cannot proceed as planned due to unforeseen issues, the Crow Museum reserves the right to either:

Suspend the contest and resume it in a manner that aligns with the spirit of these rules, or Terminate the contest entirely.

The Crow Museum also reserves the right to disqualify any participant who is found to be tampering with the entry process or violating these rules, or acting inappropriately or disruptively.
 

Talent and Media Release
By submitting your design, you grant The University of Texas at Dallas permission to:

Record and capture your participation in the contest through video, audio, photographs, or other media. Use your name, likeness, voice, and biographical information in connection with these recordings. Exhibit or distribute these recordings in any form for promotional or educational purposes as deemed appropriate by The University of Texas at Dallas. Use any written materials related to the contest for promotional or educational purposes.