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2021 Youth Art contest

"My Future Vision"

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Grades 1 - 12
Submission Deadline: Oct. 15, 2021

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2nd Annual Youth Art Contest Invitation!

The Colorado Optometric Association invites students in grades 1-12 to submit artwork for the 2nd Annual Youth Art Competition. The 2021 competition encourages students to reflect on “My Future Vision”. The contest will be open for submissions from June 1, 2021 – October 15, 2021. 

Vision is a very important part of navigating the world especially for artists. Participants are encouraged to reflect on what they’d like to see or create in their own future world.

A Message For the Artists: Do you have a goal that you’re striving for? Would you like to solve a problem that impacts your family, local community or global community? Tell us about it through your artwork. We also challenge you to think about the value of your “physical eyesight” in bringing this vision into your future world. Colorado optometrists agree that understanding the value of your eyesight is the first step in taking care of your priceless eyes.

 

 

Eligibility

  • All students living in Colorado grades 1st-12th.
  • 2D artwork will be accepted that follows the established image requirements and includes: drawings, paintings, photography, mixed media or anything that can make a mark on a flat surface.
  • One entry per student (entry is free!)

Image Requirement

  • Artwork must be submitted as a 300 dpi digital file in JPG, GIF or PNG formats. Formats not accepted: PSD, BMP, RAW or TIF file.
  • The submitted file must be the final version ready for use as a magazine cover.
  • Any inappropriate content or subject matter will be disqualified.

Deadline

  • Submission deadline is Oct. 15, 2021 at 11:59pm.
  • Winners will be notified by email on Dec. 1, 2021.
  • If your submission does not meet all of the requirements your entry will be disqualified.

Colorado Students Value Eye Health

"This artwork was inspired through the view from my house. There are mountains, rolling hills, and farmland. Our world is kind of crazy but when I look at my view I feel peaceful."
Halle
HalleGrade 6
"What I most appreciate about my eyesight is that I can learn and read about social issues that impact everyones lives everyday."
Sophie
SophieGrade 12
"I drew a jungle because it is good art. I love the outdoors! There are interesting things to see."
Colin
Colin Grade 1
"I like to see my Elsa Barbie doll."
Morgan
Morgan Grade 1
"This drawing represents how much beauty your eyes can give the world."
Grace
Grace Grade 8
"I find nature very beautiful, so I chose to show a landscape with a flower in front of it to demonstrate what a beautiful sight means to me. Since this is Colorado, I chose to draw our state flower, a columbine."
Mackenzie
MackenzieGrade 10
"Our eyes are honestly blessed with the environment. The environment is most beautiful only because people can appreciate it."
Dahn Bi
Dahn BiGrade 12
"I'm thankful for all the colors that I see."
Isaac
IsaacGrade 5
"I went to Pueblo for the Pueblo Chili Festival. I loved this seen, so I took a picture of the beautiful sight."
Clara
Clara Grade 6
"I drew a sunset because if I couldn't see light, I wouldn't be able to see at all."
Julianna
JuliannaGrade 3
"This is a robin, it was taken outside of our house. It has a cool red face because it is a male. This was a cool opportunity to get this close to the bird."
Henry
Henry Grade 7
"This art piece displays how thankful I am for my eyes so that I can read! "
Nadine
Nadine Grade 8
"This is a drawing of my blind dog. I drew him digitally because the theme is "A beautiful sight" and appreciating your vision but he can't see anymore. He is also really cute. He is a mini poodle."
Ava
Ava Grade 8
"All of the pictures are of my friends and family. I took the pictures and put them together to show the beauty in being unique."
Kourtney
Kourtney Grade 9
"I drew a picture of a mountain and a sun set because I see it every day."
Julianne
JulianneGrade 2
"I am so grateful for the creation of my eyes and my surroundings. There is beauty in everything we look at."
Maddie
Maddie Grade 10
"What I most appreciate about my eyesight is that I can learn and read about social issues that impact everyones lives everyday."
Sophie
SophieGrade 12
"The sea is beautiful. We just have to protect it to keep it that way."
Ann
AnnGrade 6
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2020 Artist Award Recipients

Grand Prize Winner

Prize: iPad Pro

Grades 9-12

Angelina Blanco

Grandview High School

Angelina’s home high school will receive a $200 donation for Angelina’s winning entry.

"To see is to experience the world in all its beauty. Without my vision, I wouldn’t be able to witness sunsets, rainbows, or the smiles on others’ faces—my biggest inspirations. This is a portrait of my little brother."
Angelina Blanco
Grade 12
"In The Eye Of The Beholder" by Angelina Blanco
"In The Eye Of The Beholder"
by Angelina Blanco

Grand Prize Winner

Prize: 1-Year SketchBox Premium

Grades 6-8

Sophia Orysheva

Campus Middle School & Artistic Fox Studio

Sophia’s home high school and art studio will receive a $200 donation for Angelina’s winning entry.

"As an artist, vision is crucial to seeing the world the way I do, which is essential to developing my unique art style. If my vision wasn't so good, I would have trouble seeing small but important details, such as color combinations and tiny paint strokes, which would drastically change the quality of my work. "
Sophia Orysheva
Grade 8
"Creative Vision. Beautiful Fall Day." by Sophia Orysheva
"Creative Vision. Beautiful Fall Day."
by Sophia Orysheva

Grand Prize Winner

Prize: 3 months of Green Kids Craft

Grades 1-5

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Maxim Furmanov

Greenwood Elementary School & Artistic Fox Studio

Maxim’s elementary school and art studio will receive a $200 donation for Maxim’s winning entry.

"I like to draw because I can express myself during the process. Also I was inspired by seeing my grandmother's paintings. She is an artist. I would like to continue to draw in the future."
Maxim Furmanov
Grade 1
"I Saw Sunset!" by Maxim Furmanov
"I Saw Sunset!"
by Maxim Furmanov

Honorable Mentions

2020 Eyes Colorado would like to recognize the following artists for their high quality artwork entries in this year’s contest. Honorable mentions are listed in alphabetical order.

Chloe Cho | Grade 8 | West Middle School

Dahn Bi Chong | Grade 12 | Cherry Creek High School

Finnleigh Clark | Grade 5 | Artistic Fox Studio

Arianna Davidov | Grade 1 | Artistic Fox Studio

Isabella Johnson | Grade 8 | The Classical Academy-College Pathways

Anastasia Kartasheva | Grade 7 | Artistic Fox Studio

Lauren McClard | Grade 11 | Arapahoe High School

Jaeyeong Park | Grade 12 | Bishop Machebeuf High School

Arianna Podinovsky | Grade 2 | Artistic Fox Studio

Alisa Pugachev | Grade 8 | Artistic Fox Studio

Mika Russell | Grade 12 | Front Range Baptist Academy

2020 Art Contest Submissions

*Some submissions may not be displayed due to file incompatibility with the image slider

Thank you everyone for submitting your entries. It was a very competitive contest and we are amazed at each entry’s unique view on the value of vision and eye health. 

Submissions Grades 1-5

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"The level of creativity and depth of thought that these young artists put forth in their entries, is so inspiring. What an immense privilege it was to be on the panel of judges."

Alexis Davina, Contest Judge Tweet

Submissions Grades 6-8

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"I was continually surprised by the uniqueness and creativity of so many of the entries - especially from the younger artists! Many entries spoke of an inherent artistic ability. What a great experience this has been."

Submissions Grades 9-12

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"What an honor to look at so much beautiful creativity and art! It was exciting to see all the different ideas and themes relating to their individual seeing experiences. What a pleasure"

Julie Babcock, Contest Judge Tweet

Prizes*

Three students will win the #2020EyesColorado Artist Award!

*If a student who is homeschooled wins, the school donation will go to their homeschool chapter, online school or donated to See the Future Fund who distributes scholarships for the blind and visually impaired.

Grade 9-12 winner prizes:

  • Apple iPad Pro 12.9 ($900 value)
  • $200 donated to the winner's school

Grade 6-8 winner prizes:

  • One year SketchBox Premium Subscription ($350 value)
  • $200 donated to winner's school

Grade 1-5 winner prizes:

  • 3 months of Green Kids Craft Subscription Box ($90 value)
  • $200 donated to winner's school

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Winners

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