A younster works on his painting during an art class at Anton Art Center, which will be hosting its Biennial Primary Student Show presented by Extra Credit Union April 27 through June 1 featuring original work by Macomb County students. Photo courtesy of Anton Art Center
Calling all art teachers.
Looking for a great way to acknowledge the amazing work being done by your students?
The Anton Art Center will be hosting its Biennial Primary Student Show presented by Extra Credit Union April 27 through June 1 and organizers are encouraging teachers to submit original artwork for the show.
The show and competition for students in kindergarten through sixth-grade provides young artists with a unique opportunity to show their work in a professional art gallery while competing for several awards and prizes including over $525 in professional-grade art, gift certificates and other items from the Detroit Institute of Arts.
“Witnessing the creative freedom of young minds in this art show is truly inspiring,” said Stephanie Hazzard, exhibition manager of the Anton Art Center in a news release “These young students share their imagination and bring a refreshing perspective to the world of art, reminding us all that creativity knows no age requirement.”
Awards categories will include:
• Best of Grade Awards: Professional-grade art supplies gift certificates and additional arts gifts from the Detroit Institute of Arts presented to three outstanding works in each grade level for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
• Merit Ribbons: Presented to selected outstanding work in each grade level.
Art Achievement Certificates: For each exhibiting student artist.
Award ribbons will be posted alongside the winning artworks to be viewed during the exhibit. Certificates will be given to students along with their artwork at the conclusion of the exhibit.
All students in grades K-6 currently enrolled in private, parochial, public, or homeschool in Macomb County are eligible to enter through their art teacher only.
Submitted artwork in all mediums that meet the guidelines will be displayed and eligible for jurying.
Art teachers are responsible for selecting and preparing the artworks for submission. Maximum size is 24-inches in any direction and up to 20 pieces per school may be submitted for a fee of $1 per artwork.
Entry list and fee must be received prior to or at the time of artwork delivery, between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. April 17 at the Anton Art Center.
Complete guidelines, entry list template school codes, and artwork labels are available for viewing and download at theartcenter.org/artist-opportunities.
FYI
The opening reception and awards for the Biennial Primary Student Show presented by Extra Credit Union will be held April 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. All students, families, and teachers are invited to attend the event.
Announcements for grades K-3 will take place at 1:30 pm followed by the awards for grades 4-6 at 2:30 p.m.
Guests can visit the student exhibit being shown on the Second Floor of the Anton Art Center from April 27 through June 1.
Gallery hours: Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Anton Art Center is at 125 Macomb Place in Mount Clemens. For more information visit theartcenter.org or call 586-469-8666.
