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Peace Poster Project

This year's theme

The theme of the 2018 project is “My Future in a Peaceful World”.  Participants make a poster reflecting this theme in our homes, communities, classrooms and the world.

What art supplies (aka media) can be used to make my poster?
Crayons, pencils (black or color), oil crayons, ink, watercolors, tempera and/or acrylics.  Collages are acceptable as long as the designs are flat (i.e. not three-dimensional) and all pieces are glued securely.

What is the deadline for entering?
Friday, May 11th

 
How big should the poster be?
12 x 18 inches through 14 x 22 inches or any combination thereof.  These measurements should include mat/border, if you use one.  Your original design may be horizontal or vertical.  You may use posterboard or paper mounted on posterboard.

Where do I find the entry blank?
Click here for the entry blank.  Remember to  securely attach it to the back of your poster.
 
Where do I bring my poster to submit it?
Bring it to Northwest Connecticut Community College Library in Winsted or to the Beekley Community Library in New Hartford.  If you are doing your project at your school, give the poster to your sponsoring teacher.

Will the entries be judged?
Yes! Ribbons and awards will be awarded for impressive posters in each age category.  The judges are Juan Moreno and Cécile Emond, noted local artists.  If you win an award, you will be notified by phone between May 21st and June 1st.  The winning entries awards ceremony will be held on Friday, June 8th at 4:30 at the
Arts and Sciences Building of the NW Connecticut Community College .
 
What are the age categories?
5 to 7 years
8 – 9 years
10 – 11 years
12 – 14 years
15 – 18 years
 
Can I get my poster back?
Yes.  To get your poster back, check the box saying you want it back on the entry blank.
 
What else should I know?
● Limit of one entry per participant
● Print and tape the entry blank to the back of your poster.  Contact information on the entry blank must be clearly printed.
● All entries will be treated with respect and handled with care.  However, all entries are submitted at the artist's own risk.
● WAPA thanks you for participating in this project. Entry of your image hereby releases the right to WAPA to use the image for promotion of this project and all other future WAPA promotional materials.  This includes use on our website.

Questions?
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