National Youth Art Competition!

The Fulton Homes Grand Canyon State Games Art Contest presented by APS and sponsored by Ottawa University promotes creativity through art as an effective method for youth across the nation to express their dreams and ideas for a successful life and a better community. This contest continues to invite all 47 other State Games to compete in this year’s competition. 2007 marks the 15th anniversary of the Grand Canyon State Games. Over the years, more than 300,000 participants have had the chance to enjoy the spirit of competition in sports, games, and an art / essay contest. The Art Contest expands that opportunity to encourage children to convey their ideas through creative expression as well. The vision of healthy self-improvement through friendly competition continues in the Art Contest.

Contest Results

1. BUILD a strong America – Have the POWER to practice peace in your everyday life.
2. Display America’s ability to BUILD respect and enjoyment from the racial, ethnic and religious freedom we experience.
   
3. Have the POWER to make the right decisions. Stay tobacco free and say “NO” to drugs.
4. BUILD a better YOU – Win with Honor. Show why it is important to be trustworthy, responsible, fair and a good sport.
5. You have the POWER to be healthy inside and out. Portray why it is important to eat right, get plenty of sleep and make fitness a regular part of your life.
6. BUILD your self and your community. Show how sports and play teach effort, caring, citizenship and teamwork.

Entry Form
All artwork must be accompanied by an entry form (attached to the back of the work) with the following information about the individual submitting the artwork:

1. Full name.
2. Grade level, birth date and age.
3. Address (including name of facility, group home or shelter if applicable).
4. Signature in black ink.
5. Name, address, and phone number of adult sponsor.
6. Certification by the adult sponsor that the art represents the independent work of the child.
7. Personal statement (50 words or less) of bio graphical information or description of artwork. (The personal statement is optional.)
8. Artwork without a completed entry form will not be entered.

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Eligibility:

1. All youth-kindergarten through grade 12.
2. Each participant may submit only one art piece.
3. Categories: The contest will be divided into 13 categories from kindergarten through grade 12.
4. All entries must be two-dimensional pieces of art no larger than 16”x20”. Photographs will not be accepted for submission. Only the following materials may be used to create artwork: Paper, Tempera and Watercolor (no oils or acrylics), Crayons, Colored Pencils, Markers, Glue, Collage materials such as magazine cut-outs, fabrics, beads, etc.
5. All artwork must be the original design and work of the participant. All artwork submitted will become the property of the Grand Canyon State Games and will not be returned to the participants.
6. Artwork may be used in advertising by all sponsors and the Grand Canyon State Games.

Artwork must be in the office of the Grand Canyon State Games no later than 5:00pm, October 27, 2007.
The address for submission is:
The Fulton Homes Grand Canyon State Games presented by APS
2120 E. 6th St., Suite #4,Tempe, AZ 85281
Questions? Call us at (480) 517-9700

• Originality/creativity
• Theme interpretation
• Techniques/use of media