[Prince Edward County, Virginia, 250th Anniversary Celebration]

Events Calendar

Children's Creative Exhibition - People and Places of Prince Edward County
An exhibit of the artwork and literary talents of our county's school children

Longwood Center for the Visual Arts Lower Level
April 30-May 15, 2004
Opening Reception: Friday, April 30, 5-7 p.m.

Theme:

People and Places of Prince Edward County: Past, Present and Future

Description and suggestions:

Prince Edward County is a diverse and vibrant community that is rich in history. The county still enjoys of a way of life that is reminiscent of the past, as well as a place with growing businesses and recreational opportunities for people of all ages. With two colleges within its borders, Prince Edward is the cultural center of the Heart of Virginia. Who are the people that have made Prince Edward County the vibrant community that it has become? How do you envision Prince Edward in twenty years? Who will be the future leaders? Through Prince Edward's 250th Anniversary Children's Creative Exhibition, students in Prince Edward can embark on a creative journey with their interpretations of life in the county's past, present and future.

There are many places of interest in Prince Edward. Consider High Bridge, Prince Edward Mills, the Farmer's Market, Walker's Diner or downtown Farmville. Students can illustrate a page right out of Prince Edward's history book, such as the Civil War battle at Sailor's Creek, or the walkout of R.R. Moton High School in 1951. Prince Edward is a rural community with tobacco, beef and dairy farms that provide not only a source of income, but also a way of life for many families. The Five County Fair, Heart of Virginia Festival and First Fridays are a few of the annual events that bring the community together for fun and enrichment. The Children's Creative Exhibition provides an opportunity for students to reflect on and appreciate life in Prince Edward County, as well as share their visual interpretations with the community.

Art Contest and Exhibition rules and guidelines:

Contest and exhibition is open to all Kindergarten-Grade 12 students in Prince Edward County, Virginia.

All work must be completed at school (unless home-schooled).

Only individual works and one piece per student may be submitted.

There is no limit on the work submitted, however it is suggested that a selection of works (approximately 25-100 per art teacher) be submitted for judging and exhibition at LCVA. All work, if possible, should be displayed in the schools, halls, common areas and administrative offices or at other community locations.

Prizes will be awarded in the following four categories: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. First Place winners will receive a cash prize of $100, Second Place, $50, and Third Place, $25. Grade level finalists will receive an additional certificate. Decision of the judges is final. All contest winners will be recognized in the Farmville Herald.

Certificates will be provided for teachers to award and recognize all the students who participate in the contest.

Work must be two-dimensional or relief work that can be hung on a wall (no free standing 3-D work accepted). Relief work must have proper hanging hardware attached.

Any medium can be used.

Work should be no smaller than 9"x12" (before mounting) and no larger than 18" x 24."

Work must be securely mounted on construction paper or poster board with no larger than 3" boarders.

Each piece submitted must have label (included and can be photocopied) glued in lower right hand corner

with information printed neatly in ink with correct spelling. The artist's name and school will be concealed during judging.

Work should be delivered to the Center by Friday April 9, 2004 between 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. stacked in grade level order with earliest grades on top.

Fill out a form listing the works submitted. Copy the completed form for your records and include the original in package of work.

Work may be picked up from May 21-28 from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Questions? Contact: Denise Penick, LCVA Educator at 395-2648 or info@princeedward250.org.

CRITERIA FOR JUDGING

Development of theme and clarity of visual content.

Imagination in interpreting theme.

Creative use of media or technique used.

Craftsmanship or age appropriate implementation of materials.

The Prince Edward County 250th Anniversary Commission would like to thank the sponsors of the Children's Creative Exhibition
Haley Automotive of Farmville
Superior Mortgage Corporation