Call for Art - Applications are closed - see the Virtual Gallery
Lifeways is looking for middle school and high school students to submit artwork or performances for AMP. AMP is an art, music & performance exhibition and live event that amplifies youth voices. So get AMP'd and showcase your creative talents.
Accepting applications for all art styles: drawing, painting, photography, music, poetry, song, dance, and so much more! Deadline to submit is 2/15/2021.
Two easy ways to apply
Contact your school-based Lifeways Counselor and pick up an application. Finalized applications and artwork can be dropped off with your school-based Lifeways Counselor.
Download the application below. Finalized applications and artwork can be dropped off at the main Lifeways Office
1010th 9th Street
Rapid City, SD 57701
Lifeways is looking for middle school and high school students to submit artwork or performances for AMP. AMP is an art, music & performance exhibition and live event that amplifies youth voices. So get AMP'd and showcase your creative talents.
Accepting applications for all art styles: drawing, painting, photography, music, poetry, song, dance, and so much more! Deadline to submit is 2/15/2021.
Two easy ways to apply
Contact your school-based Lifeways Counselor and pick up an application. Finalized applications and artwork can be dropped off with your school-based Lifeways Counselor.
Download the application below. Finalized applications and artwork can be dropped off at the main Lifeways Office
1010th 9th Street
Rapid City, SD 57701
Submissions Guidelines & FAQ's
Visual Art
All visual art applications must include the physical artwork along with the application. Please include on the back of your artwork; your full name, school and grade, as well as the title of the artwork.
Exhibition Prep Tips
Here are some simple tips to prepare your artwork for an exhibition.
Make sure your artwork has your full name and title on the work (usually the back or bottom of the piece).
For two-dimensional works a simple background can make your artwork pop. Try finding a piece of colored construction paper slightly bigger than your artwork to use as a background/frame.
For three-dimensional works make sure your sculpture can stand on its own, or has a sturdy base.
Performance Art
All performance applications must include supporting documentation (a short video or audio example) of the intended performance. All supporting documentation must be emailed to office@lifeways.us Please include in the email; your full name, school and grade, as well as the title of the performance.
Video & Audio Tips
Here are some simple tips to get the best video or audio recording of your performance.
Most smartphones have great cameras and microphones built in, so feel free to use your phones.
Make sure you are close to the phone while talking, so we can hear you.
Make sure that you are not covering up the microphone with your hand.
The camera should be positioned horizontally and at eye level.
Try to keep your shots steady and not shaky! Ask a friend to step-in as your camera person.
Make sure you are in good light so we can see your awesome performance.
Be mindful of the background and how you want to represent yourself. Try to avoid bright windows or distracting objects in the background.
For audio recordings make sure that your environment is free of ambient noise like televisions, radios or laundry machines.
Visual Art
All visual art applications must include the physical artwork along with the application. Please include on the back of your artwork; your full name, school and grade, as well as the title of the artwork.
Exhibition Prep Tips
Here are some simple tips to prepare your artwork for an exhibition.
Make sure your artwork has your full name and title on the work (usually the back or bottom of the piece).
For two-dimensional works a simple background can make your artwork pop. Try finding a piece of colored construction paper slightly bigger than your artwork to use as a background/frame.
For three-dimensional works make sure your sculpture can stand on its own, or has a sturdy base.
Performance Art
All performance applications must include supporting documentation (a short video or audio example) of the intended performance. All supporting documentation must be emailed to office@lifeways.us Please include in the email; your full name, school and grade, as well as the title of the performance.
Video & Audio Tips
Here are some simple tips to get the best video or audio recording of your performance.
Most smartphones have great cameras and microphones built in, so feel free to use your phones.
Make sure you are close to the phone while talking, so we can hear you.
Make sure that you are not covering up the microphone with your hand.
The camera should be positioned horizontally and at eye level.
Try to keep your shots steady and not shaky! Ask a friend to step-in as your camera person.
Make sure you are in good light so we can see your awesome performance.
Be mindful of the background and how you want to represent yourself. Try to avoid bright windows or distracting objects in the background.
For audio recordings make sure that your environment is free of ambient noise like televisions, radios or laundry machines.