proud to be
challenge
Call for QUEER YOUTH TO EXPRESS YOUR PRIDE & win a chance to see your work showcased at meow wolf Denver
ENTRY IS NOW CLOSED.
Presented by Give Us The Floor
in collaboration with Meow Wolf
Calling all 2SLGBTQIA+ youth creators
Show the world
what makes you
proud to be YOU.
Picture this: your original artwork proudly displayed at Meow Wolf Denver, shared across social media, and celebrated by your peers.
But that's not all -- five submissions will be honored at the electrifying Rainbow Realm event celebrating queer youth at Meow Wolf Denver July 14th on AKA Nonbinary Awareness Day, along with:
Free tickets for you and a friend or chaperone to Rainbow Realm & Meow Wolf Convergence Station exhibit
Exclusive VIP meet-and-greet & photos with Rainbow Realm’s featured influencers
Five winners will be selected by Give Us The Floor’s Youth Creator Team & featured influencers. Winners will be contacted no later than June 28th and announced July 1st.
Example submission by Give Us The Floor Youth Creator Jaise (he/him)
Submission Guide
WHO QUALIFIES TO ENTER:
Residents of the contiguous United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii)
Must be age13-24 at time of entry
If chosen, winners must be willing to provide contact info to receive prizes
What TO SUBMIT:
Photos, paintings, digital art, music, videos, poetry — it doesn’t matter what kind of creation you want to share. We just want you to share what makes you “Proud To Be.”
Rules:
All entries must be received by 11:59 pm MT June 18, 2024 to be considered
Video entries must be less than 3 minutes in length
Each individual may submit up to three entries for consideration. However, only one work per entrant will qualify to win
Winners under 18 will require an adult chaperone to attend the Rainbow Realm event and will need a guardian's approval if they want to be tagged on social media
No purchase necessary to enter
Full rundown of rules here
How to Enter
Entries can be submitted one of two ways:
Share your work via Instagram or TikTok with #ProudToBeChallenge and tag Give Us The Floor in your caption.
Note: If you choose to enter via social media, a member of our team will reach out via DM to confirm your contact information.
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Upload your work below.
what WE ACCEPT:
Files must be less than 100MB in size
Video (Music, Poetry, and/or Video Creation):
3 minutes max in length
Minimum resolution: 960x540
File type: mov or mp4 file
Art/paintings/sculptures/photos/graphics/comics/illustrations, etc:
For any non-digital art submission, make a high resolution scan or photo of the piece
File size: minimum 500KB, ideally 300 ppi resolution (high res)
File type: jpg or png file
Can be accompanied by text or by a blog, if desired
Audio (Music, poetry, and/or other audio):
3 minutes max in length
File type: mp3
Questions? Email us socialmedia@giveusthefloor.org
Rainbow Realm
come party in the rainbow realm
A celebration of
queer joy and creativity
ON nonbinary awareness daY
MEOW WOLF DENVER
July 14, 2024
ages 13+* | $8 admission
Doors open 6 pm
Immerse yourself in a world of vibrant color and creativity at Rainbow Realm, a celebration of Queer Youth, brought to you by Give Us The Floor and Meow Wolf Denver!
Get ready for an epic evening of unapologetic self-expression filled with hands-on crafts, food, and friends, and party with some of your favorite Colorado influencers and artists at Meow Wolf's Convergence Station.
Join in the fun**:
Unleash your creativity and get crafty at upcycling makers stations
Flex your skills at video game stations
Take pics with local queer influencers and celebrities
Check out the inspiring youth art gallery from Give Us The Floor’s ProudToBe Challenge
Access to the mind-bending wonders of the Convergence Station Exhibit
Fuel up at our delicious snack bar and non-alcoholic drink station
Connect with local 2SLGBTQIA+ organizations and discover invaluable resources to support and uplift you on your journey
*Attendees under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult chaperone for entry.
**Description of activities subject to change.
