Children from across Minnesota were invited to submit original artwork for the 2008 Flint Hills International Children’s Festival ARTcontest. Artwork incorporated the artist’s interpretation of the theme, MY MINNESOTA: a creative state of mind. The theme was in celebration of the Minnesota sesquicentennial, 150 years of statehood. Young artists were encouraged to explore their own lives as Minnesotans. One entry per grade level was selected and featured on the 2008 Festival Poster.
Fourteen young artists, each representing a grade level from pre-k through twelve, were selected to be featured on the 2008 Festival Poster. These artists were honored with a reception and poster unveiling on Friday, May 2 in Travelers’ Jackson Room. The event was sponsored by Ordway Circle of Stars and Travelers, and brought the family, friends, and teachers of the young artists together to celebrate the creativity of these young people. The original artwork of the winning artists was on exhibit inside Ordway Center throughout the Festival. All other entries in the ARTcontest were exhibited thoughout downtown Saint Paul until June 1 as part of the ARTwalk, a program of the Flint Hills International Children’s Festival.
2008: My Minnesota: A Creative Start of Mind 2007: My Art Speaks from My Heart 2006: The World I Create 2005: Butterfly Magic |
