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U.S. Cellular Launches Black History Month Art Contest
Contest is being held in conjunction with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield
Local U.S. Cellular associates joined Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield representatives today to kick off the 3rd annual Black History Month Art Contest with a Drawing Day event at the Stalnaker Unit. U.S. Cellular associates provided educational resources and paper supplies, and club members began work to created original 8.5 x 11 pieces of artwork in recognition of influential African-Americans, including historical figures, world leaders, athletes and celebrities. Ten finalists will be chosen from artwork submitted through all five local units and then displayed in U.S. Cellular stores in February, where the Springfield community will be invited to vote for their favorites.
“This contest is a fun and educational way to celebrate our country’s diversity, and we look forward to seeing the talent and creativity that the kids bring to their art,” said Jon Anguiano, area sales manager for U.S. Cellular in Springfield. “It’s great to team up with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield to showcase youth in honor of Black History Month.”
The 10 finalists’ artwork will be chosen by representatives from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield and local U.S. Cellular leaders based on creativity, quality, interpretation, clarity of theme and overall impression. Those creations will be displayed in U.S. Cellular stores in Springfield (3825 S Glenstone and 2825 S Glenstone – inside Battlefield Mall) from Feb. 1 – Feb 29, and anyone 18 and older is invited to visit a store and vote for their favorite. The top three vote-getters will be announced in March and prizes include $250 for 1st Place, $150 for 2nd Place and $100 for 3rd Place.