SEDS Space Arts 2021

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SEDS Space Arts 2021 | Global Art Competition

The SEDS Space Arts Competition 2021 is an art competition which will open up to both local and the international space enthusiastic artists who will compete under space related themes. This will be happening as a virtual event and also done according to the global community’s health and safety conditions because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Event will be held according to terms and conditions which are provided by the organizing committee with the supervision of panel of judges.

Overview

Themes

First Contact

What would it be like to meet the aliens for the first time?

Are aliens real? We don't know for sure but we want to believe it. The universe is a vast expanse and alien life is potent. The renowned science writer Arthur C.Clake once said, "Two possibilities exist: Either we are alone in the universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying." Humans have searched extraterrestrial life for more than a century and Drake's work inspired it.

Furthermore, there many controversial pieces of evidence for alien life in history. When first we meet those aliens in outer space, will we and they be able to converse? Although there are enormous obstacles that would be involved in establishing mutual contact with such beings. The first contact would be benefit or harm for humanity. Sometimes, they can become our closest friends in other planets.

The Next Stop

What is the future of space travel going to look like?

Humans have always wondered about the objects seen in the night sky. With the development of technology, it became possible to send machines, animals and the humans beyond Earth's atmosphere and into outer space. From here onwards budding ideas on SPACE TRAVEL emerged. Space exploration had already captured the minds of many people, not only of astronauts and scientists but also of writers and artists.

Space exploration has ignited the curiosity of mankind about the universe. It has captured the world's attention since the origin of famous Space Race between the Soviet Union and the US during the Cold War, which culminated in the US landing the first humans on the moon in 1969.

Furthermore, there were so many important milestones achieved in the history of space exploration. Currently emerged the concept of space tourism, to experience space travel for recreational purposes such as a journey to ISS (International Space Station) and interstellar travel (is in its development stage).

Cosmos 2222

What the future civilization could look like ?

While the future cannot be predicted with certainty, present understanding in various scientific fields allows for the prediction of future civilization. Special attention will be devoted to the methodological, economic, sociological and medical aspects of the progress of civilization.

There will come a time when we deplete the natural sources on Earth due to the high population growth. And also there will be more environmental pollution. Technology has the power to do many things much easier using Robots. Rather than humans working with machines, automation is likely to make some jobs redundant.

As the world becomes ever more crowded, it will become practically impossible to find a patch of land free from human presence. Great minds have postulated that humanity must spread itself across multiple planets to avoid being entirely wiped out by one natural disaster

Who are we?

Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS) is a 501(c)3 non-profit that empowers young people to participate and make an impact in space exploration. SEDS helps students develop their technical and leadership skills by providing opportunities to manage and participate in national projects as well as to attend conferences, publish their work, and develop their professional network, in order to help students become more effective in their present and future careers in industry, academia, government, and education. SEDS was founded as a chapter-based organization in 1980 at MIT by Peter Diamandis, at Princeton University by Scott Scharfman, and at Yale University by Richard Sorkin. SEDS-USA was founded as a national group in 1982 by Peter Diamandis, Bob Richards, and Todd Hawley. The largest student-run space organization in the world, it consists of an international community of high school, undergraduate, and graduate students from a diverse range of educational backgrounds in chapters all over the world, including Canada, India, Israel, Mexico, Nepal, Nigeria, Philippines, Spain, United Kingdom, and United States.

SEDS Sri Lanka has received many accomplishments over the years and has brought international glory to our motherland. We are a unique organization which runs entirely by students and young professional volunteers, and we have a unique insight into the Sri Lankan space sector from a student perspective, using our expertise and data to advocate for the development of the space skills pipeline.

SEDS Global Space Arts Competition 2021 is organized by SEDS Sabra which is the SEDS chapter of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. SEDS Sabra is a chapter which is under the guidance of SEDS Sri Lanka. SEDS Sri Lanka is an independent, student based national and international organization which promotes the exploration and the development of space. SEDS Sri Lanka consists of 18 universities that are both state and private within the country.

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SPACE ARTS 2021

Virtual Opening Ceremony

We're waiting to wander with your ideas.

If you're a space enthusiast, you are open to feel and see the universe through the imaginations with the first-ever Sri Lankan Space Art Competition.

Panel of judges

Timeline

  • Submissions Open

    4th February 2021

    Virtual Opening Ceremony | Submission starts.

    SUBMIT NOW

  • Submissions Close

    25th February 2021

    Submission ends.

  • Winners Announcment

    14th May 2021

    Virtual closing ceremony | Announcing winners

Competition Guidelines

The contestants are required to comply with individual artworks and conditions of the Contest Rules and Regulations, according to the below provisions.

  1. Each participant needs to be registered individually. One contestant can submit either one or a maximum of three artworks, but only one artwork should be submitted under one theme.
  2. Open for any space enthusiast representing any university, school, institution or an organization, who are within the age limits.
  3. Anyone who is interested in both art & space can participate in the competition.
  4. Organizers reserve the right to cancel or amend all or any part of the competition or the terms & conditions. However, any changes to the terms & conditions will be informed immediately. Also, the judge board reserve the right to disqualify a contestant or cancel a submission any time.
  5. By registering for this contest, you hereby agree to receive results on their complication depending on their effort

Prizes

Winners will receive valuable certificates & cash prizes worth LKR 50,000.
Winners will be rewarded many more benefits free of charge in our important space-related sessions & workshops for a particular period.

Winner

Division 1

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Division 2

Winner

Division 3

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