DOWNERS GROVE JUNIOR WOMAN'S CLUB TO HOST JUNIOR HIGH ART CONTEST

The Downers Grove Junior Woman's Club invites junior high students to submit original works of art for the upcoming art contest.  The art contest is open to 7th and 8th grade students who attend school in District 58 and District 66 or other school within the village of Downers Grove. Winning artwork will be featured at the Community Bank of Downers Grove.  Any individual artwork such as pencil, ink, painting, or sculpture may be submitted and need not be a special piece created for the contest. Art contest entries are due the morning of Tuesday, March 4, 2014 and will be picked up at student’s respective school.  Contest rules and required entry forms are posted on the Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club website at www.dgjwc.org.

“Part of the Junior Woman’s Club’s mission to support educational as well as personal growth in the community and we are pleased to participate once again in this student art contest.” said Club President Joanne Vought. “We are looking forward to seeing the innovative art designs from these aspiring young artists.”

The Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club Education committee will judge all contest entries to determine the Best in Show, First Place, Second Place, and three Honorable Mentions.  Awards will be presented by the Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club at the Downers Grove Park District Recreation Center on Tuesday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m.  Awards include:

·         Best in Show: $75 cash prize

·         First Place for 7th and 8th grade: $50 cash prize

·         Second Place for 7th and 8th grade: $25 cash prize

·         3 Honorable Mentions: $10 cash prize

·         All students who participate in the contest will receive a certificate of appreciation

·         Winners will be acknowledged at the Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club Meeting

Art work will be judged on the following criteria:

·         Creativity and originality appearance

·         Quality of artistic composition and overall design

·         Overall impression of the art 

About the Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club

The Downers Grove Junior Woman's Club is a non-partisan, non-denominational, volunteer women's organization.  Its members are dedicated to supporting and raising the awareness of charitable organizations, individuals in need, and the community. For more information visit the website www.dgjwc.org