Art Projects
There are two art contests - Mixed Media and Sticker/Bookmark. Have your students draw inspiration from Sy Montgomery's book Becoming a Good Creature, illustrated by Rebecca Green. Judges will be using the following rubric when evaluating submissions.
Mixed Media Art Contest
Artwork should be no larger than 24 x 16 and no smaller than 8.5 x 11 (for flat pieces)
Artwork can be drawn, painted, or collaged
Sculptures made of clay, metal, etc. also accepted (please take clear photos of these pieces to submit by the 10/6 deadline)
All artwork should be connected to themes in the book
Digitally created art will be judged separately and should follow the above guidelines
Scan artwork and email to dyarcho@dcsdk12.org or share an online folder with all student's artwork
Deadline is 10/6/23
Teachers can select artwork to be displayed at our OBOD Community Kickoff event on Nov. 11th.
Winning pieces will be displayed in the districtwide art show in April 2024
sticker/bookmark Contest
Please follow these guidelines to have your design chosen for an OBOD sticker or bookmark:
Designs should connect with the themes in our book
Art must be one-dimensional drawn, painted, or digitally created
Sticker template (for 3" x 3" round)
Large Bookmark template (will shrink down to 2.5" x 8")
Actual size template (5 bookmarks per sheet)
Email artwork to dyarcho@dcsdk12.org or share an online folder with all student's artwork
Deadline is 10/6/23
Winning pieces will be reproduced as bookmarks or stickers