Missouri Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe reached out to Missouri students via Twitter recently to announce the Missouri Bicentennial poster contest.
The State Historical Society of Missouri is leading the Missouri 2021 Bicentennial commemoration on August 10, 2021, when Missouri marks 200 years as a state.
The winning poster design will be used to during the bicentennial commemoration.
The contest is open to Missouri elementary school students (grades 3–6) and secondary school students (grades 7–12) within Missouri’s 114 counties, as well as the independent City of St. Louis.
Four concepts will be picked and each winner will receive $200 and a certificate of acknowledgment as well as an invitation to attend the poster unveiling.
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The judging committee will select two winning design concepts from both the elementary and secondary levels. Judges will evaluate entries based on the following criteria:
- Interpretation of the contest theme: Sharing Missouri’s stories— past, present, and future.
- The originality of the submission.
- Consideration of geographic and cultural diversity.
- Aesthetic quality; i.e. the art submission should be appealing to the eye.
- Overall artistic ability; i.e. degree of creativity and skill for its age group.
- Ability to translate the concept into a final poster design.
Deadline for submission is October 31, 2020. Winners will be announced no later than December 15, 2020, according to the “Missouri 2021 website.
For complete guidelines and submission information, visit their website for more information.
The mission of Missouri 2021 is to “promote a better understanding of Missouri and its regions, communities, and people, both past and present. The Missouri Bicentennial provides opportunities for citizens to celebrate, explore, and share perspectives on the state’s rich history and culture.”