Instructions

• Artwork must be done in school, either through the art department or in the classroom. Teachers can use themes relating to their school, students or an event. Feel free to just let the children’s imaginations run wild. Please see “Art Ideas” for more suggestions.
  
  
• All artwork needs to be created on paper no larger than 9x12. If the art does not fit into the envelope without folding… it is too  big.  Colored paper creates a visually interesting colored background. Please do not use lined paper or the back side of something already printed.
  
  
• Markers, oil pastels, crayons and paint work best. Bright and bold colors are desired. Paper collage (flat) also works well. Fluorescent or Day-Glo Papers and Paints, Glitter, Pencils or laminated art can NOT be used as they do not transfer. No Dimensional art (macaroni art). If there are unwanted pencil marks on the paper, please erase them and do not use White Out.
  
  
• Children can sign and date their artwork. Just make sure they leave at least ¼ “ border above or below their name from the edge of the paper, so that it is not cut off.
  
  
• Do not allow children to design on both sides; the back might show through.
  
  
• Every child’s name must be printed in pencil on the back of each art piece. Indicate the top of each piece of artwork either with an arrow or the word “top” in pencil.
  
  
• For place mats, please submit only one piece of art. Horizontal representation works best.
  
  
• For very young children we suggest using colored paper as it fills the page.
  
  
• We can accept photographs and computer artwork. We cannot accept any copyrighted material without proper release forms.
  
  
• Please note that we do not alter artwork in any way to improve the quality of originals that are submitted.
  
  
  Please feel free to call or email with any additional questions. 
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