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    • Learn About Us
    • Events & Fundraisers
      • 4th Annual BB 5K Walk
      • Dine Out Fundraiser
      • Family Bowling Event 2022
      • Old Bag Auction 2022
      • Mouse Races 2022
    • Youth Service Projects
      • Art Contest
      • Childhood Cancer Campaign
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      • Dictionary Project
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      • Oratorical Contest
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      • Youth Golf
    • Sponsors & Donors
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  • Home
  • Learn About Us
  • Events & Fundraisers
    • 4th Annual BB 5K Walk
    • Dine Out Fundraiser
    • Family Bowling Event 2022
    • Old Bag Auction 2022
    • Mouse Races 2022
  • Youth Service Projects
    • Art Contest
    • Childhood Cancer Campaign
    • Coats for Kids
    • Dictionary Project
    • Essay Contest
    • Head Start Christmas
    • Junior Optimist Society
    • Oratorical Contest
    • Respect for Law
    • Scholarship Program
    • Youth Appreciation
    • Youth Golf
  • Sponsors & Donors
  • Current Newsletters
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  • Contact Us

2022 ART CONTEST

Sunday, November 6 at 2:00 p.m.

Be sure to review/download Instructors Letter & Entry Form as well as Judging Criteria and Contest Application Below. 

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2022 Art Contest - Instructors Letter

Contact Patty Meyer at 314-313-7744 for more information.

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2022 Art Contest - Instructors Entry Form

Contact Patty Meyer at 314-313-7744 for more information.

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2022 Art Contest - Judging Criteria

Contact Patty Meyer at 314-313-7744 for more information.

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2022 Art Contest - Student Application Form

Artists, please follow the instructions carefully

Entries may be dropped off at the Festus Library Nov. 2nd or 3rd.

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Twin City Area Optimist Club Art Contest 2021

The Twin City Area Optimist Club Art Contest took place on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Elks Lodge 1721 in Festus. The annual event had 299 entries with 199 student artists exhibiting artwork. The students and their art were represented by the following schools in Jefferson County: Festus High School, De Soto High School, De Soto Junior High School, Herculaneum High School, Senn-Thomas Middle School, Hillsboro Junior High School, Crystal City High School and Jefferson R-VII. Two entries were submitted by homeschooled students. Entries were showcased in art categories, photography and three-dimensional art.


Best of Show winner was Katie Deevers, Jefferson R-VII, with her entry “Grateful.” First place winners in three art categories were: Art – Ages 12-13 Macie Tomlinson, De Soto Junior High School, with her entry “American Blood”, Art – Ages 14-15 Sophia Leiner, Crystal City High School, with her entry “Fire and Ice” and Art-Ages 16-19 Bryce Shepard, Jefferson R-VII, with his entry “Mushroom Forest.” Taking first place in photography was Savannah Brown of Jefferson R-VII, with her photo “Coming Down the

Line.” Three-dimensional art first place winner was Ella Shy, Festus High School, with her entry “Recycled Material Dog Sculpture.”


The Twin City Area Optimist Club strives to “bring out the best in kids” with events such as the art contest that encourages Jefferson County youth to grow in confidence and self-esteem.


Janet Mace
Art Contest Chairperson  

Mistress of Ceremonies Mary Kay Scott announces art contest winners.
First Place winners Sophia Lein

Winners

Mistress of Ceremonies Mary Kay Scott announces art contest winners.
First Place winners Sophia Leiner, Macie Tomlinson, Savannah Brown, and Bryce Shepard. Not pictured First Place winner Ella Shy and Best of Show winner Katie Deevers.

More Photos from the 2021 Art Contest

Best of Show - Katie Deevers

     Students in southern Jefferson County (homeschooled, public and private schools) are encouraged to enter art work which is judged by area artists/professionals. 

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    PO Box 475, Festus, MO 63028, US

    (636) 937-9333

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