The Santa Maria Fairpark Strawberry Art Contest is under way and seeking entrants. Participants are asked to create a picture that gives life to a strawberry. Children in 1st through 8th grades in Northern Santa Barbara County are eligible to enter. Entries will be judged on originality, artistic composition, and relevant content.
Artists can use any colorful medium that includes, but is not limited to, markers, paint, colored pencils, or crayons on 8 1/2-by-11 paper.
Judging will be according to grade category: 1st through 3rd; 4th through 6th; and 7th and 8th. The first place winners in each grade category will receive a $25 gift card and a Family Fun Pack for four to the Santa Maria Valley Strawberry Festival. The first place winner’s classroom will also receive a $150 gift card to Walmart for classroom supplies. Deadline for entry is 5 p.m. on April 16.
For more information, visit santamariafairpark.com or call 925-8824.
Arts Briefs is compiled by Arts Editor Shelly Cone. Information should be sent to the Sun via fax, e-mail, or mail.Arts Briefs is compiled by Arts Editor Shelly Cone. Information should be sent to the Sun via fax, e-mail, or mail.
This article appears in Mar 8-15, 2012.