2025 Banner Contest Celebrates 11 Years of Creativity

Fri, Dec 20th, 2024
Tiffany Gallaher
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2025 Banner Contest Celebrates 11 Years of Creativity

Theme: “When I Grow Up!”

Mineral Area Council on the Arts (MACOA) is thrilled to announce the 11th Annual Banner Contest, an exciting opportunity for K-12 students from Arcadia Valley, Bismarck, Bonne Terre, Caledonia, Desloge, Farmington, Frankclay, Fredericktown, Park Hills, and Potosi to showcase their creativity and imagination.

This year’s theme, “When I Grow Up!”, encourages students to dream big and think about their future. What do they want to be? Where do they want to go? How do they see the world around them? From aspirations and goals to hopes for the world, this theme invites students to express their unique vision through art.

Winning designs will be turned into vibrant street banners displayed across the participating towns, celebrating the talent and dreams of young artists while adding beauty and inspiration to the community.

Who Can Participate?

The contest is open to K-12 students in public, private, and homeschools in the 10 participating towns.

Key Dates and Details:

Submission Deadline: February 7th, 2025
Theme: “When I Grow Up!”
Judging and Selection: Facilitated by MACOA in partnership with local town officials, representatives, artists, and sponsors, with winners announced shortly after the deadline.

How to Submit:

Students should create artwork that reflects the theme and follow the provided submission guidelines. Please read the detailed instructions and contest rules before submitting: Art in BLOOM Banner Contest 2025 Guidelines

This contest is a unique opportunity for students to dream, create, and share their aspirations while bringing their communities together through art. Let your imagination take flight and inspire others with your vision of the future!

Entry Forms can be printed FRONT AND BACK 2025 Banner Entry Forms

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The Mineral Area Council on the Arts (MACOA) is dedicated to promoting and supporting the arts in the Mineral Area. Through concerts, performances, art shows, workshops, and other community-focused events, MACOA aims to enhance cultural offerings, foster creative expression, and enrich the community through the arts.