Frequently Asked Questions

What is the We Art Walmart Program?

The We Art Walmart Program (“Program”) finds and recognizes the hidden talents and creativity of our associates. This Program allows currently employed associates in good standing to submit original artworks in varying mediums and scale for display in and around Northwest Arkansas and Walmart’s new Home Office campus. Each Program cycle will host an art competition based on different themes and mediums, some of which relate to Walmart’s core principles, while others will be left open for individual interpretation. Accordingly, each Program cycle, these FAQs will be updated to reflect the current art competition and theme.  The Program’s first art competition is a panoramic photo contest, which is described in more detail below.

Why did Walmart create this program?

Art installations are common on corporate campuses. We know it’s our associates who make the difference and this Program is one of the many ways we can celebrate that fact and bring the incredible spirit of our diverse associates into the halls and grounds of our new campus. This is a chance for associates to connect with other associates around the world in a fun and creative way. The We Art Walmart Program helps us all celebrate and appreciate each other for the rich artistic talents that may be hidden in our associates across the globe.

What are the eligibility requirements?

Participation in the We Art Walmart Program is open to all currently active full-time and/or part time associates that meet the eligibility requirements listed below. If you are uncertain whether you meet the eligibility requirements, please speak with your facility manager, or contact HR.

To enter the We Art Walmart Program Photo Contest you must meet the following requirements:

• In good standing.
• No active coaching.
• Solid performer or above on most recent performance evaluation.
• No pending investigations such as a violation of Ethics Policy or other performance concerns.
• Must not be suspended from work due to policy violations.
• Obtained manager’s approval prior to entry.

What is the timeline for the photo contest?

Official contest dates will be announced broadly through official Walmart associate communication channels. The general timeline is as follows:

• Awareness Period: Begins April 6, 2024! This is when we let associates know the first Program Contest is ready to launch, and it is time to get their cell phone or digital camera’s ready and begin snapping some amazing pictures!
• Entry Period: This is the timeframe when associates may submit their photos. This timeframe will begin April 15, 2024 and will end on April 29, 2024. 
• Preliminary Judging Period: This period will begin on April 30, 2024 after the entry period ends and will last approximately one week. During this stage, the panelists are responsible for selecting the top 50-100 photo submissions among all entries.
• Finalist Judging Period: This period will begin immediately after the preliminary judging period ends and will last approximately a week. During this stage, the panelists are responsible for selecting the top 20 photo submissions among all entries.
• Winners Recognized: Winners will be announced in mid-Summer 2024.

Does the photo have to have a Walmart-based theme or focus?

No. For the panoramic photo challenge, we want to see the towns, cities, and communities our associates call home. What makes your community, town, or city unique? Is it a unique tradition or festival? Natural beauty or rows of crops? Sprawling city skyline or interesting buildings? Whatever makes your community, town, or city stand out, we want to see!

How do I submit my photo for entry?

Associates may submit an entry for the We Art Walmart photo challenge via the OneWalmart site by clicking the hyperlink listed on the page. This link will take you to the We Art Walmart website where you submit your photo entry into the panoramic photo challenge (“Photo Contest”). Or you can go directly to the site itself by visiting https://walmartone.votigo.com/WeArtWalmart

This link will be open for submissions beginning April 22, 2024. Be sure to keep an eye out for communications from official Walmart channels about specific dates and/or timing.

Are we allowed to submit more than one photo for consideration?

No. Each associate is only allowed ONE entry in the Photo Contest. Double-check that your submission is the one that you’re happiest submitting into the Photo Contest. No exceptions will be made.

What if I don’t have a digital camera to take pictures?

A cell phone camera has just as much potential to capture an amazing picture. If you, a friend, or family member has a cellphone with a camera, you can ask use that to capture the image you had in mind for your submission.

When the We Art Walmart site opens for entries, please visit the OneWalmart site to view the submission criteria and follow the instructions on how to submit your photo.

How might my photo be used once I submit it?

By entering the We Art Walmart Contest by submitting your Photo, you are agreeing to the We Art Walmart Contest Official Rules, your photo could be used for voting, internal meeting usage, in a compilation for a Morning Meeting, or to promote future cycles of the We Art Walmart program.

What happens if I’m selected as a winner for the We Art Walmart Program?

Associates will not be compensated to plan, create art, take photos, record, or submit their entries for the We Art Walmart Program or subsequent cycles, nor should they plan, take photos, record, or submit their entries while on the clock. Additionally, no cash prize is awarded to the winners.

Associates who are announced as winners for this Contest will have their Photo displayed on Walmart’s new Home Office campus, have their Photo featured at Associate’s Week, and potentially be flown out to Northwest Arkansas to receive recognition and see their artworks displayed.

What region am I in?

For all current and future art submission cycles of the We Art Walmart Program, we will select a specified number of winners out of all entries rather than selecting a few winners by a specific region. However, when you submit your entry, we will need to know where you are located.

The region in which you’re placed for the purposes of the Program is defined by where you are physically located and working. Walmart’s four regions are:

• EMEA: Canada, Africa, and United Arab Emirates
• Latin America: Chile, Mexico, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua
• Asia: Bangladesh. China (including Hong Kong), India, and Pakistan
• United States: Stores, clubs, distribution centers, supply chain, technology, and Home Office (includes Global Sourcing)

What are the criteria for judging?

The panoramic photos submitted for the Photo Contest during the entry period will be judged based on the following criteria: Creativity/Originality (30%), Impact/First Impression (30%), Technical Quality (20%), Composition/Arrangement (10%), and Editing (10%).

Please note that basic edits are permitted and expected, and disclosure for these edits is not necessary. Advanced editing is permitted but should be disclosed. Any undisclosed advances edits could lead to a lowered ranking at a judge’s discretion.

Who is serving on each judging panel?

All judging panels will be comprised of either Walmart associates and leaders in various divisions and departments and experts in the art field. While we have not announced the Walmart associates and leaders serving on our judging panels, we plan on having representation from multiple markets, divisions, and departments in both panels.

If I’m selected as a winner, what will I get?

Contest winners from this photo challenge will be highlighted at some point in or around Walmart’s New Home Office Campus and/or hosted online in a virtual art gallery that will house the winning photos from this challenge in addition to winners in coming future phases of the We Art Walmart Program.

Can’t find an answer to your question? Please email Lydia Buckley-Byrd at lydia.buckley@walmart.com.