IAMC26 Challenge – Official Rules and Terms of Participation

By participating in the IAMC26 Art Challenge, you agree to the following terms and conditions. These rules are designed to ensure a fair, respectful, and inspiring experience for all artists.

📌 1. Eligibility

Open to artists of all ages and skill levels, worldwide.
Only individual submissions are accepted — no group entries.

🎨 2. Submission Requirements

You may use any medium (digital, traditional, 3D) unless a challenge specifies otherwise.
Submissions must be original and created specifically for each challenge.
All entries must be submitted via the official IAMAG FOrms before the deadline.

🚫 3. Prohibited Content and Practices

AI-generated artwork is strictly prohibited. Use of AI tools to generate or heavily assist your work will result in disqualification.
You may not use copyrighted materials (textures, photos, elements, etc.) unless you own or have explicit permission to use them.
If you use references or external assets (e.g., photographs, 3D models, scans), you must clearly state the source and confirm that you have the legal right to use them.
Any work containing offensive, hateful, or discriminatory content will be rejected.

🏅 4. Scoring , Judging and Timeline

Each valid submission will be scored on the following criteria:

👨‍⚖️ 5. About the Jury

Each challenge will be reviewed by a rotating panel of professional artists and industry experts.
Judges will remain anonymous to protect neutrality and avoid bias.
Scores are final and will not be revised once published.

🎁 6. Prizes & Categories

There will be two prize categories:

🧑‍🎓 Student

Must be 18 years or older by July 3, 2026
You must not submit work previously done for school assignments

👩‍💻 Professional / Freelance

You must not submit work previously created for a client, company, or studio
Submissions must be original and created specifically for each challenge.

🏆 Prizes & Categories

There are two competition categories:

🧑‍🎓 Student ( must be 18+ and a student by July 3, 2026 - Proof will be asked )
🧑‍💻 Freelancer/Professional (must submit only original, non-client work)

🎖️ Grand Prize (x2 – one per category):

✈️ Paid round-trip flight to IAMC26 Montreal (economy class)
🏨 Hotel stay from July 2 to July 6, 2026
🎫 VIP pass to IAMC26 with exclusive access

🥈 Second Prize:

🗝️ Lifetime access to IAMAG Master Classes Online
(Over 750 hours of exclusive content by artists, for artists)

🥉 Third Prize:

📅 One-year access to IAMAG Master Classes Online

💬 Already a ticket or Master Classes holder?

If you win a prize you've already purchased, you’ll be reimbursed:
- Grand Prize: Full ticket refund if you've already booked
- Second Prize: Lifetime access refund if you've already unlocked it
- Third Prize: A one-year extension or transferable gift code

📝 Note:

Participants are responsible for securing their passport, visa, or any required travel documents
IAMAG will cover flight and hotel, but not additional personal expenses or paperwork fees

📥 7. Use of Submissions

By submitting your artwork, you grant IAMAG the non-exclusive right to showcase it on:
- Official websites
- Social media
- Event materials (e.g., recap reels, galleries)
You retain full ownership and authorship of your artwork.

🛡️ 8. Disqualification and Review

IAMAG reserves the right to disqualify participants who:

Violate these terms
Engage in plagiarism or unauthorized AI use
Submit incomplete or irrelevant entries
Behave disrespectfully toward other participants or the community

📩 9. Contact and Appeals

For technical issues or clarification, contact us at:

leymarie.patrice+[email protected]

Judging scores are final and cannot be appealed. If you notice a technical error in your score, you may request a review via email.