Thursday, January 13, 2011

Theme: Celebrate Trees in Our Community

Theme Design Guidelines
*        Theme is “Celebrate Trees in Our Community”
*        Students will create a poster that reflects understanding of the important role that trees play in our community and how they can be celebrate.

*        Things to consider for your poster design:
o        Ways in which trees can be celebrated in your community.
o        Why trees are important to your community.

Eligibility Requirements
*        Grade 5 students.
*        One entry per school or home school.
*        Living in the State of Colorado

Submission Requirements
*        Must be an original artwork created by the student.
*        Entry deadline is April 5, 2011.
*        Entries may be submitted in person or mail to:
Colorado State Forest Service

9769 W. 119th Drive, Suite 12
Broomfield, Colorado 80021

*        Write name, age, grade, address and contact phone number on back of poster in pencil.
*        First and last name must be written in the lower right hand corner on the front of the poster.
*        You may only enter once.
*        Entries may be done in marker, crayon, paint pens, watercolor, ink, acrylic, colored pencil, and/or tempera paint.

*        Entry size must be 14" x 18" or 12" x 18".
*        Entries must be done on paper that will allow for duplication, display, and framing.
*        The poster must be related to the contest theme.
*        The poster theme name “Celebrate Trees in our Community” must be on the poster.
*        Care should be taken with how the entry is posted to ensure the poster does not get damaged.
*        Special Note: Entries are the property of the Colorado Tree Coalition and will not be returned.

 Not Accepted
´        Collages. Do not glue anything on your poster.
´        Computer or photo generated art and/or printing is not acceptable.
´        Should not display names of commercial products, companies or organizations.
´         Entries should not be matted, mounted, laminated, framed, or folded.

Prize Categories
*        State Winning Student
*        State Winning Teacher

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