In recognition of National Agriculture Week (National Agriculture Day, March 15, 2016), WIFE (Montana Women Involved in Farm Economics), invites Montana’s school children to express their ideas on farm life by participating in WIFE’s 13th statewide calendar art contest. Winning entires grades K-8 will be awarded a cash prize at the 1st place ($30), 2nd place ($20), and 3rd place ($10), levels in each grade’s division. Two honorable mention places in each grade will be awarded certificates. Only 25 pictures can be used on the calendar. Those winners whose pictures are used will also received a calendar.
All entries are to be done horizontally on 8 ½ x 11’ white paper with dark, black lead pencil or black pen (no markers please) to make a good, clear picture for the calendar. Any aspect of agriculture that is of interest to the students may be drawn. Any depiction of alcohol or tobacco will not be accepted. Student’s name, grade, school, address, town, and zip code should be clearly printed in a corner on the back of their picture.
No entries can be returned, but WIFE may display or use student’s artwork for various WIFE projects throughout the state of Montana. Entries must be postmarked on or before April 15, 2016. Artwork will be judged on the basis of originality.
Please send all art entries to Gladys Walling, P.o. Box 55, Winifred, MT, 59489. For more information, call 406-462-5330.
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