2020-2021 SOLE Art Contest
"If I were a Colorado animal, I'd be..."
© Wayne D. Lewis 2015
© Jerry Neal 2018
© Vic Schendel 2011
Corral those crayons, pack those paints, and mobilize those markers.
The SOLE 2020-2021 Art Contest is here!
Here's what you need to know:
Who Can Participate: Any 4th-5th grader at a SOLE school can submit ONE entry.
Deadline: March 29, 2021
Paper Size- 11"x17" (aka Tabloid) preferred, but 8.5"x11" (Letter) will be accepted.
Art Mediums- We accept it all! Paint, pencil, markers, crayons, water color, photography, and collages are all acceptable as submissions.
Delivery: Artwork will preferably be mailed, but high-resolution scans may be emailed. No photographs of artwork, please. Submission forms must be included with the artwork.
Prizes: While the best prize is the chance of being featured in next year's calendar, regional grand prize winners will also receive an annual Colorado State Parks pass. First, second, and third place winners from each region will also receive mystery prizes.
Teachers: If you need any assistance making this contest accessible to your students, please don't hesitate to reach out!
Questions? Ready to submit? Here's where to find us!
Jessie Ermak
SOLE Art Contest Coordinator
6060 Broadway
Denver, CO 80216
720-666-9941
2019-2020 Award Recipients for "Seasons in Colorado..."
After several rounds of virtual voting with help from Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff, the SOLE team is excited to announce the winners of this year's Art Contest. Thank you to all who participated and please check out our blog page for a complete list of winners and their art.
Northeast Region
Grand Prize: Paulina from STEM Launch K-8
Teacher: Rachel Challman
1st Place: Emma from Thunder Valley K-8
Teacher: Jennifer Dreyer
2nd Place: Casey from Caliche Elementary
Teacher: Jamie Johnstone
3rd Place: Ryleigh from Thunder Valley K-8
Teacher: Jennifer Dreyer
Southeast Region
Grand Prize: Gianna from Cedar Ridge Elementary
Teacher: Luis Pineda
1st Place: Liliana from Cedar Ridge Elementary
Teacher: Luis Pineda
2nd Place: Ethan from Cedar Ridge Elementary
Teacher: Luis Pineda
3rd Place: Alejandro from Cedar Ridge Elementary
Teacher: Luis Pineda
Southwest Region
Grand Prize: Alexis from Mancos Elementary
Teacher: Staci Greenlee
1st Place: Paislee from Mancos Elementary
Teacher: Staci Greenlee
2nd Place: C.J. from Mancos Elementary
Teacher: Staci Greenlee
3rd Place: Hannah from Mancos Elementary
Teacher: Rachel Showalter
© DJ Hannigan 2018