2020-2021 Award Recipients for "If I were a Colorado animal..."
We had an AMAZING turnout of artwork this year from all four regions of Colorado and covering a wide diversity of Colorado wildlife. Voting was not easy, but Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff were able to narrow the field to include the winners below. The SOLE team would like to thank all who participated for making this year's contest such a great success! Check out our blog page for a complete list of winners and their art.
Northeast Region
Grand Prize: Elaura, Caliche Elementary School
Teacher: Stephanie Seidl
1st Place: Taylor, Caliche Elementary
Teacher: Stephanie Seidl
2nd Place: Izaac, Pinnacle Charter School
Teacher: Jenny Gomez
3rd Place: Izan, Thunder Valley K-8
Teacher: Jennifer Dreyer
Northwest Region
Grand Prize: Hayden, Pomona Elementary
Teacher: Tracy Berg
1st Place: Lucy D., Pomona Elementary
Teacher: Barbara Stansbury
2nd Place: Lucy B., Pomona Elementary
Teacher: Barbara Stansbury
3rd Place: Rebecca, Pomona Elementary
Teacher: Stacy Trujillo
Southeast Region
Grand Prize: Hunter, Beulah School of Natural Sciences
Teacher: Lori Lara
1st Place: Jamileth, Monterey Elementary
Teacher: Rebecca Lauffenburger
2nd Place: Abigail, Cedar Ridge Elementary
Teacher: Angela Welch
3rd Place: Brinn, Cedar Ridge Elementary
Teacher: Angela Welch
Southwest Region
Grand Prize: Emery, Ouray School
Teacher: Melissa Demuth
1st Place: Sloan, Ridgway Elementary
Teacher: Michael Cassidy
2nd Place: Emery, Ridgway Elementary
Teacher: Elizabeth Wiesler-Whitney
3rd Place: Addison, Ouray School
Teacher: Melissa Demuth
2020-2021 SOLE Art Contest
"If I were a Colorado animal, I'd be..."
© Wayne D. Lewis 2015
© Jerry Neal 2018
© Vic Schendel 2011
© DJ Hannigan 2018
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