Atmore Memorial VFW Auxiliary to Post 7016 announces the kick-off of their 2nd Annual Summer Patriotic Art Poster Contest.
The deadline for poster submission to the Auxiliary is from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Heritage Park. This is a submission date only, no judging will take place on this day and no prize money will be awarded on this date. Children ages 4-15 have the opportunity to compete for prize money in four age categories: 4-6, 7-9, 10-12, and 13-15. The winner in each age group will receive $25.00.
This poster contest is a local follow-up to the National VFW Auxiliary’s Young American Creative Patriotic Art Scholarship Contest for students in grades 9-12.
The Summer Patriotic Art Poster Contest is an opportunity for those who are not eligible for the National program to showcase their talent and patriotism. This year’s winners from the local Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest will serve as Judges for this contest.
Participants must use one of the three following themes; all depictions of the American flag must be authentic: MY VETERAN POSTER: the design is up to artist, but an American soldier or veteran must be prominent in the design; IN GOD WE TRUST POSTER: the design is up to the artist, but the phrase “In God We Trust” must be prominent in the design; FREEDOM POSTER: the design is up to the artist, Freedom - what it means to them, must be prominent in the design.
Participants must submit an original piece of artwork on poster paper. Watercolor, pencil, pastel, charcoal, crayon, or pen-and-ink may be used. Embellishments such as glitter, stickers, etc. may be used but should not be the main concept of the poster. Digital art is not accepted.
The required 11 x 14 poster paper can easily be found at Walmart or other local stores. Registration forms and Rules and Regulations are available for pick up at the City Hall during regular business hours. If you cannot make it to the City Hall during regular hours, the information can be emailed to you. Contact atmorevfwaux@gmail for information. The winner in each age group will be notified by the Auxiliary. Winners will meet at the Atmore City Hall on Monday, July 2, 2018 at 10:00 am. Prize money will be awarded at that time and photos will be taken for publication in local newspapers. All winning posters will be on display in the lobby of City Hall from July 2, 2018 through July 31, 2018. After July 31, 2018, all posters will be distributed to veteran facilities throughout the state and to active duty servicemen and women.
Please contact Auxiliary President Gayle Johnson (251) 359-0768 or [email protected] for more information.
