Poster Contest

Children and teenagers are invited to participate in the first annual Tails on the Trail poster contest.  The goal of the contest is to create a poster that will inspire viewers to consider the importance of the poster's message and to have the impact to be remembered.  Check out the rules and requirements below and show Independence your artistic talent!

 

Print Poster Contest Entry & Release Form

 

Contest Divisions

The contest will be divided into two categories by age as follows:  8 to 13 years and 14 to 19 years

 

Eligibility

All youth between the ages of 8 and 19 years of age are eligible to participate within their age category.

 

General Rules:

  • Posters must be only 16"x20" in size.
  • Participants may submit only one poster.
  • All artwork and slogans must be original and done entirely by the artist submitting the poster.  No computer aided artwork or graphics.
  • No signature on the front of the poster.
  • No use of copyrighted or clipart images.
  • Artist's name is to be clearly printed on the back top left corner of the poster.
  • Each poster is to be accompanied by a completed entry and release form, to be attached to the back top right corner of the poster.
  • Reproducibility and appeal will be a factor in the judging, so use good lettering, high contrast and bright colors.
  • Participants may use water color, pen and ink, crayon, chalk, marker, paints, etc.  Remember that reproducibility and appeal will be a factor in the judging, so use good lettering, high contrast and bright colors. 
  • Entries must be submitted at the registration booth at Maple/Liberty Streets on 5/7/11 between 9-10:30 am. 
  • Posters will be displayed at McCoy Park after the walk, where judging will take place.  Winners will be announced following the pet contests.
  • 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes will be awarded in each age category.  Winning posters become property of Independence Animal Shelter and will be displayed at the animal shelter.  Posters may be reproduced for display on City websites and other locations.

 

Themes

Participants may choose from the themes listed below.  Participants must choose an original slogan to catch the attention of viewers. 

1)   Responsible Pet Ownership 

All animals require food, water and shelter, but being a responsible pet guardian is more than just meeting their basic needs.   As responsible pet guardians, we must provide our pets with love, veterinary care (annual vet visits, vaccinations, emergency care), grooming, identification in case they are lost, restraint, exercise, companionship and training.  Dogs and cats live 10-20 years and require a commitment from their guardian to provide responsible care for them throughout their lifetime. 

2)   Spay and Neuter to End Pet Overpopulation

Thousands of homeless and unwanted pets are born each year and many of those animals find their way to local animal shelters.  By promoting spaying and neutering and providing low cost spay and neuter options, we could greatly reduce the number of homeless and unwanted animals in our community. 

3)  Adopt a Shelter Pet

Each year, millions of people acquire a new pet.  They may purchase an animal from a pet store or a backyard breed or they may get a pet free to good home.    Participants should focus on promoting animal adoptions from area animal  shelters in a way that would convince a viewer that great animals are available for adoption at animal shelters.

 

Judging

Posters will be displayed at the Tails for Trail afternoon event session at McCoy Park.  Posters will be judged on the following points:

  •     Quality 
  •     Creativity
  •     Originality of the Artwork and Slogan
  •     Appropriate Theme using a Positive Approach
  •     Reproducibility
  •     Appeal - Is the poster eye catching
  •     Impact - Will the Viewer Consider and Remember the Artist's Point   

 

 

 

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