Contest Prompt:

Create a work of art that celebrates the communities, stories, and experiences of District 5 from your own perspective.

 

Theme:

Why do you love District 5? (The South side, West side, Downtown, and Midtown)

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Submission Period:  

January 9 – February 14 (There is no entry fee)

 

Age Group:

Kindergarten to 8th Grade

 

Prizes:

All participants will receive a personalized certificate from Supervisor Grijalva. Finalists will receive a $25 gift card and Winners will receive a $50 gift card and additional prizes.

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Contest Rules:

• Only one original work may be submitted per person

• All forms of two-dimensional media (pencil/pen, markers, crayon/photography/painting/digital composition, etc.) are encouraged

• Submissions must adhere to the dimensions of 8.5” by 11”

• Artwork can be realistic or abstract and must be suitable for all audiences

• Submitted works will be returned to the school/organizations responsible for youth submissions

• Works should be clearly identified with artist's name, age, school, and a title if desired

• Works should be submitted either framed or in a protective sleeve for safety and in order to preserve quality (one will be supplied if needed)

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How to Enter:

Students should submit their completed works to their school office or organization to be picked up by D5 staff, or works can be delivered to the District 5 Office at 33 N. Stone, the 11th floor lobby.

 

Schools and organizations with works to be collected should contact the D5 office at:

 

Phone: (520) 724-8764

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Email: District5@pima.gov with the subject line “D5 Art Contest Submissions” and CC Nicholas.McCullough@pima.gov

 

Hard copies or originals are preferred, but digital submissions (clear, well-lit scans or photographs) are acceptable.

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Evaluation Criteria:

All works will be reviewed by a panel of community members and scored based on the following categories:

• Response to Prompt

• Visual Impact

• Interpretation and Creativity

• Composition and Design

• Craftsmanship

• Criteria

 

Ten finalists and five overall winners will be selected.

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Share:

Share the contest Flyer and your completed work! Tag D5 and use the hashtags #D5ARTCONTEST #WHYILOVED5

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While there are no limitations on subject matter pertaining to the contest’s theme, students should avoid creating any works with obscenities or profanity.