Monday, January 10, 2011

Operation Military Kids Visual Arts Contest

NC OMK is excited to announce the 4th Annual NC Operation: Military Kids Visual Arts Contest. *The contest is open to all North Carolina youth. *Age categories are 5-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-15, and 16-19. Designed to introduce youth to the Visual Arts as a part of the 4-H Expressive Arts Curriculum, youth will utilize their skills and their artistry to capture their views of America and patriotism.

This year’s themes are:

- Images of America
- All American Kids
- Flags, Freedom and Families
- Honoring Those Who Serve

Contest rules and guidelines can be found at www.nc4h.org/military/index/html or http://www.operationmilitarykids.org/public/statePOCHome.aspx?state=North%20Carolina

Eligibility of Photos: All photographs must have been taken by youth between the dates of May 1, 2010 and the time of entry. Photos may be submitted only one time and in only one division and class to the North Carolina Operation: Military Kids photography contest.

Eligibility of Artwork: All artwork must have been created by youth between the dates of May 1, 2010 and the time of entry. Artwork may be submitted only one time and in only one division and class to the North Carolina Operation: Military Kids Visual Arts contest.

Entry Deadline: ENTRIES must arrive in the North Carolina 4-H Youth Development Office, postmarked no later than Friday, April 29, 2011.

What a great opportunity for all North Carolina youth to showcase their talent and skills in the Expressive Arts area.

Please share with families, colleagues, volunteers and community partners of this wonderful opportunity.

Please feel free to contact Scott Enroughty at 919.515.8500 or scott_enroughty@ncsu.edu if there are any questions.

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