Entry criteria:

• A minimum of 6 entries are required from each school in order for entries to be put through to the judging panel
• Children are invited to submit one picture illustrating a scene from one of the shortlisted books.
• Children may use any medium they choose but must be 2D only.
• Please can entries be no larger than A4.
• We recommend using a higher quality art paper as winners will be mounted and displayed.
• Please make ensure a label (supplied) showing pupil’s name, school, book and illustrated scene (page) is attached to the back of their entry.

Entries to:

Please post or hand deliver all competition entries to:  Mrs A McGowan, 34 Kennedy Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 7AB.  Please ensure you place correct postage on the envelope.

Closing date:

The closing date for entries is Friday 25^th March 2022.  Please ensure you allow time for postage.

Judging:

The Judging Panel will be consist of teachers, headteachers, local artists and representatives from The Arts Society, Shrewsbury. Judges will be looking at the following when making their final decision:

• Picture composition (use of the formal elements)
• Effective depiction of the chosen scene
• Technical skills. g.  Application of media/quality of drawing
• Creativity and originality

Prizes:

Prizes will be given to best artwork from each participating school. There will also be a prize for the overall best picture and second, third and fourth place which will be announced and prizes presented at the Awards Ceremony, Theatre Severn on Thursday 28th April 2022.

Public display:

The winning pictures and best entries will be displayed at the Awards Ceremony and at a town centre venue to be confirmed.

Take a look at this short film which highlights the winners from every school that entered the Art Competition….