We invite elementary school students to create original art to raise awareness about peace and hope.   Top prize: $50

ART CHALLENGE TOPIC:

Create art that makes YOU feel more peaceful and hopeful. It doesn’t need to be the usual symbols of peace, though it can be.

–  Why this makes you feel peaceful and how that feels to you?

– Would you like to feel that way all of the time?

– How can we help to spread that feeling to others?

ART CHALLENGE GUIDELINES AND DETAILS:

Grade levels: K-4

Requirements: Work must be two-dimensional, no larger than 16” x 22” in dimensions.

Optional: You may individually mount on black matte board (18” x 24” horizontal)

Paperwork: All projects must be submitted with a sheet of paper with the following information: student’s name, school name, grade, personal email (non-school, it can be parent’s email), the title of the art, and 1-3 sentences that describes their art work. The sheet should be either attached or lightly taped on the back of the artwork. Please fill out the teacher inventory form for your school as well. Both the name tag template and the teacher inventory form are available here.

Timeline: The deadline for submissions is September 26, 2025.

Display & Awards: Finalists will be selected based on juror’s choice. After that, the final rankings will be decided based on public vote and juror’s choice. The awards are: $50 for first place, $35 for second place, and $20 for third place. In addition, there may be honorable mentions.

Questions? email peacequestlansing@gmail.com