Art Submission Guidelines

High school student writers and artists from the Boise School District are invited to submit their best work for publication in Valley Visions, the district-wide, high school literary/visual arts magazine. A publication celebration of the magazine will take place in the spring with a reading/art display in a gallery venue to which family, friends, and community members will be invited.

WHO MAY ENTER: Any high school student in the Boise School District 10th-12th

WHAT MAY BE ENTERED:  Consent forms are not needed. However, it is your responsibility to secure any necessary permissions for individuals or properties showcased in your work. By entering your work, you certify that it is your own and does not infringe on the intellectual property of others.

Writing: Literature entries may be works of fiction or nonfiction in prose or poetry. See your English teacher for information or visit tinyurl.com/valleyvisions

Artwork: Color digital images of visual artwork will be accepted.

Uploaded images should have a print resolution of 300dpi and the file size should be around 3MB–5MB. If you are unable to provide your file at “Excellent” print quality then upload the best quality you have.  We are looking for Colorful, strong Contrast,  Technical and Creativity.  When in doubt as your art teacher to help. 

The subject matter is flexible. However, please ensure that your submissions adhere to the school district's guidelines for appropriate content.

HOW MANY SUBMISSIONS MAY BE ENTERED: Authors /Artists are limited to their best

piece of art (1) and (2) pieces of literature. Be sure to use a Literature Entry Form if you are submitting a literature entry.

• Please contact Jessica McCabe for any questions: jessica.mccabe@boiseschools.org