PARTICIPATION REQUIRES
Students must create an original: 1) piece of poetry or prose; 2) music and lyrics; or 3) variety act routine to be performed solo and before a panel of judges.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
The Scholarship Competition is open to legal residents of the United States who are enrolled in a High School (must be a sophomore, junior or senior) or College/University (must be a freshman, sophomore or junior) located within San Gabriel Valley. If under the age of 18, written parental or legal guardian consent to participate is required. Student must provide high school or college ID. All contestants must be able to participate in the Final Live Competition scheduled for Tuesday, May 31, 2011.

Directors, officers and employees or families of Indelible Ink, the sponsor or other contributing organizations or any of their respective affiliate companies, subsidiaries, agents, professional advisors, advertising and promotional agencies are not eligible to compete in the scholarship competition. All applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations apply. Except where prohibited by law, entry into the Contest constitutes permission to use contestant’s name, likeness and/or Prize information, the name of the educational institution and field of study, without limitation, for promotional purposes without further permission or compensation. All entrants and winners must acknowledge that they have read the official rules and accept the terms stated therein. Contestants must acknowledge and agree that Indelible Ink may contact them, including via email.

PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

Performance Literature
Poets, Spoken Word Artists, Storytellers, Performance Artists and Essayists

Singer-Songwriter
Student sings an original song and plays original music

Variety Act
Student performs an original routine (Multi-media Artists, Dancers, Jugglers, Fine Magicians, Instrumentalists, Interpretive Artists, etc.)

HOW TO ENTER – Performance Cattle Call
Students will be auditioned on a first-come, first-auditioned basis according to the schedule below. It is advised that interested parties arrive early. Competition and Parental/Guardian Consent Forms will be available at each audition location and on www.indelibleink.net.

Literary Artists Audition
April 23, 2011, 10:00am to 2:00pm, Pasadena Central Library Auditorium

Singer/Songwriter Audition
April 14, 2011, 5:00-8:00pm, Pasadena Central Library Auditorium

Variety Act Audition
April 14, 2011, 7:00-10:00pm, Lineage Performing Arts Center

JUDGING, RULES, AND FINALIST
Students will be judged by three professionals representing various cultural institutions in the greater Pasadena/San Gabriel Valley environs. A score of 1 to 10 will be given for the performance from each judge. Scoring will be based on originality, quality of the work, and overall performance. Singer-songwriters must bring their own accompanying instrument. Literary artists may not use any props or accompaniment. Variety acts must bring their props and music (CD format).

Six finalists will move forward in the competition. Two students (one high school and one college contestant) will be selected in each Performance Category. Finalists will compete live on the Indelible Ink stage located at POP Champagne and Dessert Bar (all age, full service restaurant) at 6:30pm on Tuesday, May 31. Students must be available at 5:00pm for sound check.

WINNERS AND PRIZES
All finalists will perform for a final judging at the Indelible Ink show on May 31, 2011, where the winners will be announced. The show will be in front of a live audience. Finalists must arrive at POP Champagne and Dessert Bar (all age, full-service restaurant) by 5:00 pm for sound check. All finalists will receive $100 prize and gift baskets with event tickets, books and other gifts from participating organizations. The best college and high school performers will receive prizes of $500 and $350 respectively. An audience favorite prize of $150 will also be awarded. Prize monies must be applied to tuition at the student’s current academic institution, performing arts lessons or college fund. Checks will be presented by College Launch.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Visit www.indelibleink.net or call Kimberly Diaz at 626.578.7267.