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What becomes of the artwork’s copyright?
All artwork and reproduction rights become the property of Indiana Connection. This means we can print your artwork in the calendar, cooperative publications, website, and promotional materials and distribute artwork to the media for promotional purposes without additional compensation. We will…
How will the artwork/artist be presented?
The artworks and artists may be presented to the public in the following ways. First place winners from all grades will illustrate the designated month (or cover) of the 2025 Cooperative Calendar of Student Art, a wall calendar produced by…
How will winners be notified?
Only first place and honorable mention winners will be notified by phone. Results will be published in a 2024 issue of Indiana Connection, at IndianaConnection.org and in the 2025 calendar.
What are the prizes?
A first place “Artist of the Month” will be selected for each grade, K-12, and will receive $200. Additional artists will be selected for honorable mention awards and receive $75. An “Artist of the Year” also will be selected from…
How should the artwork/artist be identified?
One of following two methods MUST be used to identify the art and artist depending where the artwork was created or how submitted. Please use the most appropriate method. Entries from Home or a Small Group (Method A) On the back…
How should the artwork be submitted?
Drawings should be no larger than 11×14 inches and no smaller than 8×10 inches. (Paintings on canvas can be larger.) Drawings on white or light-colored paper will reproduce best. Do not use ruled notebook paper. The artwork can be most…
What are the rules for originality?
Students and teachers/parents/guardians are responsible for entering only ORIGINAL WORKS of art totally produced by the participating students. Artwork MAY NOT be copied from other sources without substantial creative changes; this includes other paintings and photographs — unless the photo…
How does the contest work?
Match the grade the student is in during the current (2023-24) school year to the corresponding month. Students should draw or paint a picture to illustrate their assigned month. 1st grade — January 2nd grade — February 3rd grade —…
How will the contest be judged?
Artwork will be judged on artistic merit, originality, creativity, how well the assigned month is depicted, and suitability for a wall calendar. Artwork can be landscapes, portraits, still lifes, etc., as long as the monthly theme is somehow portrayed. A…
Who can enter?
Indiana public, private, or home-schooled students in kindergarten through 12th grade during the 2023-24 school year. Students do not have to be consumers of a rural electric cooperative (REMC/REC). Artwork can be submitted by teachers, youth leaders, or others as…