GRADE CATEGORIES:   K -5, 6 – 8, and 9 – 12 ENTRY DEADLINE:  Wednesday, September 30, 2009

  1. Artwork should be no larger than 30” x 30”.
  2. Artwork should be based on the above-mentioned theme.  For example, young artists may want to show their excitement about helping others, how they help others, or how they feel when helping others. 
  3. Artwork must be original and may be created using any medium.
  4. Only one submission per child.
  5. The entry form must be filled out and attached to the artwork.  A parent or legal guardian must sign the form.  All fields must be completed. 
  6. Mail or deliver your artwork and entry form to:  The Jersey Explorer Children’s Museum, C/O Gary Patnosh, 192 Dodd Street, East Orange, NJ 07017.
  7. Entries will be judged on the basis of originality, creativity, artistic design, and ability to incorporate the theme into the art design.

      1st Place –$100 Gift Certificate

      2nd Place – $75 Gift Certificate

      3rd Place – $50 Gift Certificate

Art Contest prizes will be awarded at the Helping Others Event on Saturday, October 10th between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Museum.   In addition to the above prizes, free birthday parties at the Museum will be raffled during the event. 

HELPING OTHERS Art Contest Entry Form

Mail to:  The Jersey Explorer Children’s Museum, C/O Gary Patnosh, 192 Dodd Street, East Orange, NJ 07017

Student’s Name                                                                                                                                                                       Grade                  

School Name                                                                                                                             School Phone Number                                 

School Address                                                                                                                                                                         Zip                         

Teacher’s Name                                                                                                   Principal’s Name                                                                

Parent/Guardian signature                                                                                                                                                                                

I hereby certify that I understand the artwork submission information.  To the best of my knowledge, this submission complies with all requested information and is wholly the work of the child named above.  Submission constitutes full permission to exhibit, use and publish the artwork for any purpose-printed or electronic media, without compensation.  I UNDERSTAND THAT ALL ARTWORK BECOMES THE PORPERTY OF THE JERSEY EXPLORER CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AND WILL NOT BE RETURNED.

 

 

 




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