The intention of “Students United Through Art” is to build understanding and appreciation of diversity using art
The art should be:
- Diversity related
- Race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, physical abilities, religious beliefs, etc.
- Inclusive of all art forms
- Vocal music, instrumental music, theater/acting, poetry, painting, drawing, sculpture, weaving, dance, etc.
- An authentic representation of themes pertaining to diversity including social activism, perspectives, experiences, feelings, family, traditions, culture, etc.
- If a student is not part of a particular culture or group they can still submit art depicting their perspectives as long is it is supportive (e.g. straight student could make art supporting LGBTQ+ rights)
The art cannot include:
- Hateful language/images directed at others
- Suggesting future hateful acts or violence against others
- Negatively defining an entire group of people
- Nudity
- Gratuitous profanity
- Gratuitous violence
Exception to guidelines above:
- If the art shows violence or hate that actually happened and is bringing awareness to a true event, it can be included in the program (e.g. Tulsa massacre or George Floyd’s murder)
- As above, no gratuitous violence
Each school’s sponsoring teacher has final approval/disapproval on all art
- If some art is in question as to whether or not it meets the programs guidelines the teacher sponsor should contact their high school administration for input and final decision making