Art Shows/Contests
Junior Duck Stamp Conservation Program
CONSERVATION THROUGH THE ARTS
One of the easiest ways that anyone can support bird habitat conservation is by buying Federal Duck Stamps - among the most successful conservation tools ever created to protect habitat for birds and other wildlife.
Federal Duck Stamps are conservation revenue stamps; 98 percent of the purchase price goes directly to help acquire and protect wetland habitat and purchase conservation easements for the National Wildlife Refuge System. Wetlands acquired with Duck Stamp dollars help purify water, aid in flood control, reduce soil erosion and sedimentation, and enhance outdoor recreation opportunities.
GRU would like to invite any student in Alachua County to participate in their "Drop Savers" Poster Contest!
PTA Reflections Program for 2018 – 2019
The Theme is “Heroes Around Me”
• Eligibility — Students must participate through a local PTA/PTSA in good standing. Parent groups not affiliated with National PTA are not eligible to sponsor this program. It is the responsibility of the state and local PTA/PTSA to determine each student’s eligibility in the National PTA Reflections® Program. A student may develop an entry in or outside of school.
• Categories — There are six arts categories – dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography and visual arts. Students may enter the National PTA Reflections Program in one or more arts categories. See each Arts Category Rules for additional entry requirements.
• Grade Divisions — Students may enter in the appropriate division for their grade (Primary: Preschool-Grade 2; Intermediate: Grades 3-5; Middle School: Grades 6-8; High School: Grades 9-12; Special Artist: All grades welcome). If students do not fall under specific grade divisions, National PTA suggests they be grouped by age (Primary: Up to age 7; Intermediate: Ages 8-10; Middle School: Ages 11-13; High School: Ages 14+; Special Artist: All ages welcome). See Special Artist Division Rules for entry requirements.
UF HealthStreet Art Contest
UF HealthStreet will be hosting its 6th Annual Student Art Contest on March 16, 2019. The purpose of this art contest is to showcase local student artists to the Gainesville community and increase awareness of health topics such as physical activity and healthy behaviors. The 2019 HealthStreet Student Art Awards Ceremony & Expose will take place at the UF HealthStreet location on Archer Road.
This contest is open to local students grades K – 8th, attending public, private, or homeschool within the Alachua County School System. Selected artwork will be on display at HealthStreet during the 2019 HealthStreet Student Art Award Ceremony. Award ribbons will be displayed on the artwork throughout the evening. All work will be judged before the ceremony and prizes will be awarded within each student division.
Submission Deadlines:
- School Participation Form: January 17, 2019
- Student Entry Form and Artwork: February 25, 2019
All art entries and applications must be located in an agreed pick-up location. Please contact me if an alternative pick-up location is required.
Art of Inquiry: Juried Exhibition
March 5, 2019 - July 7, 2019
Call for Artists: Deadline October 22, 2018
Established and emerging artists who reside in or have close ties to the Gainesville region are eligible to submit entries for consideration in the Art of Inquiry: Juried Exhibition. The exhibition is open to works in most media, including painting, drawing, photography, print media, ceramic, sculpture and mixed media. Visit the exhibition page ("More") for the Call for Artists.
State Contact for Questions and Concerns: The Department of Management Services (DMS) will receive and display the winning artwork and will serve as the point of contact to answer questions regarding the submission of art.
Deadlines: o October 16, 2019 – Digital Submission of your student’s artwork
o October 21, 2019 – Student artwork will be judged
