Marathon Poster contest ENTRY FORM

You are invited to take part in the

2007 MARATHON ART CONTEST

“The MARAThon: A PERSONAL JOURNEY!!”

Open to Students in Ashland and Hopkinton

Sponsored by:

Century 21 Commonwealth in conjunction with the Hopkinton Athletic Association (HAA), Hopkinton Cultural Arts Alliance (CAA), Hopkinton Marathon Committee, Boston Athletic Association (BAA), and the Youth Commission.

PRIZE CATEGORIES (All prizes will be given in the form of savings bonds)

Grade / 1st Place / 2nd Place / 3rd Place
K-1st grade / $200 / $100 / $50
2nd-3rd grade / $200 / $100 / $50
4th-5th grade / $200 / $100 / $50
6th-8th grade (traditional) / $200 / $100 / $50
6th-8th grade (computer-generated) / $200 / $100 / $50
9th-12th grade (traditional) / $200 / $100 / $50
9th-12th grade (computer-generated) / $200 / $100 / $50

Eligibility:

The Marathon Art Contest is open to all students (Kindergarten through 12th grade) who are either attending a school or are residents of Hopkinton or Ashland. The goals of the poster contest are to:

  • Promote the theme "The Marathon: A Personal Journey”
  • Promote Hopkinton, Ashland and their athletic spirit
  • Present artwork for public display and recognition
  • Highlight the towns’ historic ties with the BAA Boston Marathon

TIMELINES & NOTES:

  • Deadline: Please submit all entries by Monday, March 26, 2007.
  • Prize winners will be notified and announced on Monday, April 2, 2007.
  • All posters will be displayed during Patriots Day Weekend (April 14-16) in local businesses and at marathon-related activities for thousands of people from around the World to see!

Entry Form

CONTEST RULES:

  • All entries should be original artwork.
  • Posters must be 14"x18" and should be done on paper that allows for duplication, display and mounting.
  • Acceptable media include marker, crayon, watercolor, ink, acrylic, colored pencil and/or tempera paint. Middle and high school students may choose a separate computer-generated art category. Please do not glue or tape anything onto the poster
  • All entries should relate to the theme "The Marathon: A Personal Journey!! ”
  • First and last name should appear on the front, lower right corner and on the back of the artwork.
  • Drop off entries in any of the main offices of the Hopkinton or Ashland Public Schools, Century 21Commonwealth, 76 Main Street, or the Selectmen’s Offices in the Town Halls of Ashland and Hopkinton.
  • All submissions will become the property of the Hopkinton Athletic Association.
  • A panel of artists, sponsors and volunteers will select the winning posters based on creativity, composition, and design.

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Cut here and submit with your poster entry

ENTRY FORM

Please complete the entry blank below and paper clip it to your poster before submitting. This information will be held in the strictest of confidence and used for no other purpose.

First Name______Last Name______

School Name______Grade ______

Parent or Guardian Name ______Phone#______

Home Street Address ______

Hopkinton Athletic Association