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Children were invited to submit two-dimensional artwork on the 2008 Festival theme: MY MINNESOTA: A Creative State of Mind. Each grade was juried independently and one piece from each level—pre-k through 12—were selected to be featured on the Festival Poster. Submitted Poster Contest artwork is on display in various locations throughout the ARTwalk.

2009 ARTcontest Poster

 

2009 Winning Artist's Statements

 
My bird is curving by the tree.
Abrianna, Prior Lake  Grade: Pre-Kindergarten Age: 5

 
 

 
My favorite is Tar Beach.
Linnea, St.Paul Grade: Kindergarten Age: 6

 
 

 
He is magical, just like books.
Jack, Burnsville Grade: 1 Age: 7

 
 

 
I’m the boy under the tree imagining all of the things I want to do.
Soren, St.Paul Grade: 2 Age: 8

 
 

 
Art is wonderful
Lute, St.Paul Grade: 3 Age:8

 
 

 
I love art.
Nerah, St.Paul Grade:4 Age:9

 
 

 
On a trampoline I have a wonderful feeling like I am flying.
Benjamin, Cottage Grove Grade: 5 Age: 10

 
 

 
Different kinds of birds in fancy outfits
Zaria, Burnsville Grade:6 Age:11

 
 

 
My creativity, from my heart, my inspiration.
Maria , Minneapolis Grade: 7 Age: 13

 
 

 
Moonlight dance
Emma, Anoka Grade: 8 Age:13

 
 

 
I wanted to have the buildings stand out.
Rochelle,  St.Paul Grade: 9 Age: 15

 
 

 
When the engine roars, the wings soar!
Mackenzie, St. Paul Grade: 10 Age: 16

 
 

 
One of four bird prints
Pa, St.Paul Grade: 11 Age: 19

 
 

 
Essence of Flight
Rachael, Cokato Grade: 12 Age: 18

 
 

 

 

 

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Last Modified On: 5/15/2009