The Culture
of Giving Movement exists to create a stronger, more connected
community by providing the resources, information and
tools to build upon Boulder County’s growing philanthropic
culture.
Since 2003 middle and high school students have created
artwork depicting their visions of what giving can mean
to a community. Culture of Giving volunteers and staff
visit classrooms and talk with students about philanthropy
and Boulder County’s non-profit organizations. A
panel of community leaders and local artists select three
winners every year from each age category to receive cash
awards. Half of each student’s award money is donated
to a non-profit organization selected from www.cultureofgiving.org.
The awards are presented annually at an art show, during
Culture of Giving Week. Hundreds of middle and high school
students participate each year and over one hundred pieces
of art are displayed to inspire other community members
to action.
Theme:
Illustrate a specific Boulder County nonprofit’s
work in our community
Entries due Wednesday, November
14, 2007
High School Category:
Includes students grades 9-12
Middle School Category:
Includes students grades 6-8
Contest open to all Boulder County youth in these age
categories
In each category, the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners
will receive a monetary award to share half of with a
Culture
of Giving nonprofit organization of the winner’s
choice. There will also be a class award in both age categories
for the class that illustrates the most comprehensive
and thoughtful approach and results on the project.
1st Place: $1,000; 2nd Place: $750; 3rd Place: $500;
Class: $1,000
We encourage teachers to use the theme as inspiration
for a class project and then select pieces to enter in
the contest. Due to space limitations, we cannot accept
more than 10 entries per class.
Entry
Specifications:
- A piece suitable for wall display prepared
in the medium of the student’s choice.
- Dimensions: No larger than 16 x 20 (including
a mat). Please do mount your piece
on a mat, but do not frame it. Please
be sure that the artwork is securely fastened to the
mat using good glue or masking tape.*
- Include a narrative; no longer
than 10 lines, describing why the illustrated
nonprofit organization is needed and how people can
become involved. This should be on a separate sheet
that is not attached to the back of the artwork. Be
sure to label the narrative with your name and school
(if applicable).
- Entry form must be taped or attached
with a paperclip to the back of the piece.
*Small brads
or masking tape will be used to hang the art pieces.
If your piece weighs more than 10lbs. (e.g., a bust,
box, etc.), please provide wire or another hanging device.
Judging Criteria:
Works will be judged primarily by interpretation on
the theme, supported by the narrative. Consideration
will also be given to originality and technical proficiency.
Contest Timeline:
- May 2007: Teachers
receive notification of contest
- August -October 2007:
Culture of Giving representatives available to visit
classes (approx. 25 min. presentation) and talk about
the contest, Boulder County nonprofit organizations,
and philanthropy. Please let us know if you would
like to schedule a presentation:
- November 14th before 5pm: Entries
due at The Community Foundation, 1123 Spruce Street,
Boulder
- November 19th: Judging
by committee of community members
- November 20th-21st :
Notification of results to teachers and contestants
- November 19th- January 2nd:
Pieces on display to the public.
- December 2nd –8th:
Culture of Giving Week
- December TBA: Culture
of Giving Celebration, including presentation of awards
---teachers, parents, and students all invited
For questions or to schedule a visit
to a class, please contact Cherilyn Smith at 720-304-8026
or
An application is available as a Microsoft Word form.
You can download
it, fill it out on your computer, print it, and
submit it with your artwork.
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