by Noella Noelophile®
Remember what it was like, when we were kids and drew pictures? And a parent, relative or teacher praised our creativity and encouraged us to continue?
San Pedro Art Association remembers.
This summer, they’re continuing their “All Grades Harbor Wide Student Art Competition”–virtually. And the deadline is coming up (this Saturday, June 20th!), so now is the time to have your young students enter.
Summer, 2020, marks the ninth time SPAA will host this popular event. Due to the pandemic, this year’s competition will be presented virtually.
(Royalty-free mage by Mimzy from Pixabay)
Unlike other years, they will not be hosting a reception at CRAFTED Handmade Marketplace, in San Pedro, nor mounting an exhibition there.
But what they will do, is exhibit selected student work online. All Elementary, High School and Middle School students in the Harbor area (here are the rules and information) are eligible to enter.
To enter, simply take a photo of the student’s 2D artwork, and text or email it to SPAA, along with the student’s name, grade and school.
AND–something new has been added!
This year, SPAA’s “All Grades Harbor Wide Student Art Competition” includes a video category.
Students may send short video clips, by text or email. As with the other entries, be sure to include the student’s name, grade and school.
Winners in the 2D art and video categories will receive cash prizes for First, Second and Third Place, as well as Honorable Mention. Meanwhile, students whose work is accepted into the online exhibition will receive art supplies, as well as a ribbon and Student Membership in SPAA through high school.
(Royalty-free image by Paolo Ghedini from Pixabay.)
Chosen participants will be asked to complete and submit release forms. Selected art may be reproduced for a great cause: to promote SPAA, and for sale to help raise funds for future Student Art Competitions!
Meanwhile, nonprofit San Pedro Art Association continues in its mission: to support and assist artists. For more than 80 years, they’ve offered art classes, professional assistance, community events and marketing opportunities for the San Pedro creative community. They’ll be offering a juried members’ art show, later this summer, according to their website. In the future, they may also be offering art classes again, according to a recent email.
Happy and Healthy Summer–stay safe, and stay creative!