ART CONTEST GRAND PRIZE WINNER
2023 ART CONTEST GRAND PRIZE WINNER!
" To learn to love"
Art Contest
Ethan Patterson
9th grade
Vista Grande
What is the Casa Grande Civil Right Spoken Word Video Contest?
What was This Year's Theme?
This contest was created as a tribute to Dr. King's teachings about the Beloved Community and the Triple Evils. WATCH THE VIDEOS AND VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE BELOW!
CASA GRANDE CIVIL RIGHTS ART CONTEST
CASA GRANDE CIVIL RIGHTS YOUTH ART CONTEST?
Dr. King's vision for a "Beloved Community" is a global vision in which all people can share in the wealth of the earth. In the Beloved Community, poverty, hunger, and homelessness will not be tolerated because international standards of human decency will not allow it (see below for more details about the Beloved Community).
THE CONTEST THEME WAS:
Use the information about Dr. King's vision to express your take on life in the community of Casa Grande.
SOCIAL JUSTICE ARTISTS
WHO CAN PARTICPATE?
This contest is for students in grades 6-12. Submissions can be created by a group or an individual.
HOW DO I SUBMIT MY ARTWORK
Your artwork can be any size and shape and can be created using any medium. Electronic submissions should be sent to Taylor at ExecAssistant.CGA@gmail.com. By submitting for the contest, the student and parent give their consent to posting and sharing of the video by Casa Grande Alliance. QUESTION - Please contact Taylor by phone at (520) 836-5022 or by email at ExecAssistant.CGA@gmail.com.
With your contest submissions, please include your name, email, school, and grade. PLEASE put ART CONTEST SUBMISSION in the subject line of the email.
To submit original artwork, you are welcome to drop the art pieces of at our office - Casa Grande Alliance, 280 W. McMurray Boulevard, Casa Grande, AZ 85122
HOW WILL THE CIVIL RIGHTS ART CONTEST BE JUDGED?
Initially the artwork will be vetted by the Casa Grande Youth Alliance members, as well as the CGA staff and board. The top 20 pieces will be displayed online and the public will vote on their favorites.
WHAT CAN I WIN?
The Grand prize is $500. Five additional $100 prizes will be awarded to the top five runners up.
WHAT IS THE CONTEST DEADLINE?
The Contest Deadline has been extended and is now Friday, February 17, 2022
CASA GRANDE CIVIL RIGHTS SPOKEN WORD VIDEO CONTEST DETAILS
WHAT IS SPOKEN WORD?
Spoken Word is broad designation for poetry intended for performance. Though some spoken word poetry may also be published on the page, the genre has its roots in oral traditions and performance. Spoken word can encompass or contain elements of rap, hip-hop, storytelling, theater, and jazz, rock, blues, and folk music. Characterized by rhyme, repetition, improvisation, and wordplay, spoken word poems frequently refer to issues of social justice, politics, race, and community. Related to slam poetry, spoken word may draw on music, sound, dance, or other kinds of performance to connect with audiences.
EXAMPLE SPOKEN WORD VIDEO SHORTS
WHAT IS THE CONTEST THEME?
Use the information about Dr. King's vision to express your take on life in the community of Casa Grande.
WHO CAN PARTICPATE?
This contest is for students in grades 6-12. Submissions can be created by a group or an individual.
HOW DO I SUBMIT MY VIDEO
Your videos must be between 30 seconds and 3 minutes long. Video submissions should be sent to Tay at ExecAssistant.CGA@gmail.com. By submitting for the contest, the student and parent give their consent to posting and sharing of the video by Casa Grande Alliance. With your contest submissions, please include your name, email, school, and grade. PLEASE put VIDEO CONTEST SUBMISSION in the subject line of the email.
VIDEOS NOT SUBMITTED TO TAY BY THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!
HOW WILL THE VIDEO'S BE JUDGED?
The public will be able to view the video submissions on the website, casagrandealliance.com and cast their ballots for their favorite video.
WHAT CAN I WIN?
The Grand prize is $500. Five additional $100 prizes will be awarded to the top five runners up.
WHAT IS THE CONTEST DEADLINE?
The Contest Deadline has been extended and is now Friday, February 17, 2022
What is the casa grande youth alliance?
A Servant Leadership Program for Teens
The purpose of the Casa Grande Youth Alliance is to mobilize youth to be informed on the greatest challenges and needs of their community and to implement service projects that impact their communities in a positive way. To learn more, please visit the Casa Grande Youth Alliance webpage.