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.
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
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