Kids Encouraged To Enter Poster Contest: A Story Called Kindness

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — All Howard County Public School System students in grades kindergarten through 12th are invited to enter the countywide poster contest, A Story Called Kindness. Students may enter as individuals or as part of a group.

The pint-sized artists are encouraged to design a poster illustrating acts of kindness by illustrating a scene from their life story where they've shown someone kindness or offered a helping hand. Students are encouraged to limit the use of text and instead tell their story with images and artwork.

All entries are due by April 1 in person or by mail to: Columbia Association Art Center, 6100 Foreland Garth, Columbia, MD 21045, attn: Monica Herber.

Entry criteria:

• Size: 10 x 17 inches (horizontal or vertical). Include partner logos, student’s name, grade and school across the bottom; finished size 11 x 17 inches.
• Do not sign or initial the entry. Each poster submission should include the student’s name, address, email, phone number, school and grade level on the reverse side of the artwork
• Media: Marker, colored pencil, paint, computer, photography or mixed media
• Avoid fluorescent or neon markers. For crayons and colored pencils, make sure the colors are filled in and solid
• Do not use metallic colors, glitter or mediums or materials that create a raised surface of more than ¼ inch

Entries will be on exhibit May 4-17 at the Columbia Art Center. There will be a reception and awards ceremony May 6.

• Grand Prize: $50 gift card and poster reproduced for countywide distribution
• Category Prizes: $25 gift card to winner in each category of K-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12