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  • COFAC Young Artist Awards Submission Portal

    The COFAC Young Artist Awards annually recognize high school students talented in the arts. Honorees selected by WIU College of Fine Arts and Communication faculty are invited to Western Illinois University for a full day of celebratory activities and an awards ceremony.

  • Please enter your name exactly as you would like it to be printed on an award certificate.

  • Music (Instrumental & Vocal)

    Submit two letters of recommendation and two performances of contrasting style. Letters of recommendation should be written by qualified individuals who can speak to your artistry and talent. Performance videos should best represent the range of your artistic ability.
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  • Music (Composition)

    Submit two letters of recommendation, your original score, and an mp3 recording of your original piece. The recording may be converted from a MIDI file. Letters of recommendation should be written by qualified individuals who can speak to your artistry and talent.
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  • Musical Theatre

    Submit two letters of recommendation, a video each of two contrasting monologues, a video of a full song, and a video of a 16-32 measure cut of a contrasting song. Letters of recommendation should be written by qualified individuals who can speak to your artistry and talent. Each monologue submission should be no longer than 90 seconds.
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  • Dance

    Submit two letters of recommendation and a performance video of your preferred dance style. Letters of recommendation should be written by qualified individuals who can speak to your artistry and talent. The performance video should be no longer than 10 minutes.
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  • Theatre (Acting)

    Submit two letters of recommendation and a video each of two contrasting monologues. Letters of recommendation should be written by qualified individuals who can speak to your artistry and talent. Each monologue submission should be no longer than 90 seconds.
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  • Theatre (Tech/Design)

    Submit two letters of recommendation and an electronic portfolio representative of your work in theatre. Letters of recommendation should be written by qualified individuals who can speak to your artistry and talent. Theatre work may include costuming, set design, lighting design, sound design, directing, and/or stage management. Portfolio materials may include renderings, photos, and/or video links.
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  • Visual Arts

    Submit two letters of recommendation and an electronic portfolio representative of your work in visual arts. Letters of recommendation should be written by qualified individuals who can speak to your artistry and talent. Portfolios may include up to five pieces.
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  • Broadcasting/Journalism

    Submit two letters of recommendation and an electronic portfolio representative of your work in broadcasting or journalism. Letters of recommendation should be written by qualified individuals who can speak to your artistry and talent. Portfolio materials may include media pieces, apps, podcasts, or short film clips.
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  • I,         certify that the work submitted is original and representative of my artistry.  Signed:    Dated:   Pick a Date   

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