Each May, the Top of Iowa Conference in collaboration with Waldorf University in Forest City, Iowa presents a conference wide art show of high school students’ art work. The conference represents 17 north central Iowa schools, with a possible 22 pieces of work from each school. There are 24 categories in the collection and awards are given to first, second, and third and honorable mention at the judges discretion.

The Top of Iowa Conference Art Teachers are searching for three art judges to help make this event a success.

What are the judges’ responsibilities?

• Wednesday, May 6; 9:30 a.m. 
  • Judging of artwork
  • Meet with Waldorf Technology/Media Department for presentation needs
• Thursday, May 7; 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Lunch will be provided)
  • Present four – 25-30 minute rotating sessions to the high school students. Presentations could be about your work as an artist, pertinent information you feel high school art students should know, a demonstration of your skill, or anything you feel is appropriate and important for high school students.
  • Announce awards to category winners during the awards ceremony.
  • Available for a Q&A with individual schools or students to critique and discuss individuals’ artworks.

What are we looking for?

• Three judges with three different specialties: one 2-d, one 3-d, and one graphic/photography/or multimedia
• Judges who enjoy sharing their passion with high school age students

What is the compensation for the judges?

• Judges will be paid $400 with lunch on Wednesday provided.
• Transportation, other meals, and hotels are not compensated.

If interested, please send a letter of interest to
Brook Christianson, Lake Mills Secondary Art Instructor;
bchristianson@lake-mills.org.
Questions can also be inquired at that email address or by calling 515-490-7279.