Call for Art Submissions: The Ohlone for Kids and Teens Cover Art Contest!

In celebration of our 26th annual summer program, Ohlone for Kids is submitting an open call for drawing submissions to design the cover for the 2015 catalog. The contest is open to all students in grades 3-10; previous Ohlone for Kids attendance and participation is NOT required.

HOW TO ENTER: During the contest period, visit www.ohloneforkids.com to download and complete a printable contest entry form. To participate, entrants must draw a cover for the 2015 Ohlone for Kids program that reflects the activities and experiences that are typically enjoyed by students in the summer enrichment program.

THE CONTEST: On an 8.5 x 11-inch, plain-white sheet of printer/copier paper, contestants are asked to incorporate all of the following five (5) required elements into submissions:

• The official Ohlone College logo
• The Ohlone College Motto: A World of Cultures United in Learning,
• Educational enrichment themes, activities, or courses offered in the OFK program,
• Cultural diversity,
• 26th Anniversary must be listed somewhere on the cover

Drawings not incorporating all five elements will not be considered.

Illustrations may be done using markers, crayons, colored pencils, chalk, or paint (Please note that some types of paint may not transfer nicely to a digital image). Colors should be dark and bright to properly transfer to digital image. Drawing must be vertical on paper (portrait orientation); horizontal (landscape orientation) will be disqualified. Plain white copy paper, size 8.5” x 11” must be used, heavy construction/card stock and paper of a different size will be disqualified.

For sample artwork from previous years’ submissions, please visit www.ohloneforkids.com.

REQUIREMENTS: All submissions require an Official Entry Form that can be found on the Ohlone for Kids website. The entrant’s name, grade and school name should also be written the back of the drawing along with a completed entry form. By entering this contest, all entries will become the sole property of the Ohlone for Kids program and will not be returned. Participant art may be used for future advertising for the Ohlone for Kids program. Incomplete, illegible, or inappropriate entries will not be accepted. All finalist artwork, name and grade will be displayed on the Ohlone for Kids website.

All entries must be received no later than the end of business (5:00 PM) on November 28, 2014. There is no limit for entries per person.

PRIZES: One first place winner will be awarded with four (4) complimentary summer classes and will be featured on the cover page for the 2015 catalog. Second and third places will be awarded two (2) complimentary summer classes and will be displayed on the OFK website and on the back page of the 2015 catalog. Prizes are not transferable and may only be used during the 2015 Summer Program.

Contest submissions must be submitted to:
Ohlone for Kids
39399 Cherry Street
Newark, CA 94560