Young artists invited to submit artwork for Halton's 2010 Waste Management calendar contest

Halton’s second annual Waste Management calendar cover art contest will run from September 1 to October 9, 2009. Students from kindergarten to grade eight who live in or attend school in Halton Region are invited to submit their artwork for consideration. The art contest allows young residents to use their creativity to help raise awareness about the importance of the environment and Halton’s waste diversion programs.

“Last year’s art contest was such a tremendous success that we received over 375 colourful entries,” said Gary Carr, Halton’s Regional Chair. “As a result, the calendar cover art contest will become an annual tradition. We have so many talented children and youth in Halton, and I look forward to Waste Reduction Week in October when all of the art submissions will be on display at the Halton Regional Centre for everyone to enjoy.”

Entries must follow this year’s theme of “Reduce, reuse, recycle — everyday” and feature a Blue Box, GreenCart and a positive environment. Entrants are encouraged to be as creative, expressive, bold and colourful as they can and create artwork by hand. Acceptable materials for the contest include chalk, charcoal, collage, crayon, marker, paint and pencil. Contest details, entry forms and waste management images available for download can be found by visiting www.halton.ca.

Four entrants will be selected (one from each Local Municipality) to have their artwork appear on the cover of the 2010 Waste Management Guide and Collection Calendar for their area, receive a prize package, and have their picture sent to the local newspapers. All entries will be showcased at the Halton Regional Centre 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville during Waste Reduction Week, October 19 – 23, 2009.

Entries will be judged on overall suitability to the theme, originality and creativity by a panel of Regional staff, school board educators and professional arts managers. Submissions to the calendar cover art contest are due no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 9, 2009.

For more information on the calendar cover art contest contact Halton Region by dialing 311 or 905-825-6000, toll free 1-866-442-5866, TTY 905-827-9833 or visit www.halton.ca.

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