“Arts in Learning” Art Competition
Soar Creative Studios is excited to reveal we are hosting an art competition / contest in honor of the return to school. This contest’s theme is "Arts in Learning". This theme celebrates the transformative power of the arts in education, highlighting how various forms of artistic expression enrich the learning experience and foster creativity, critical thinking, and emotional development.
The arts—encompassing visual arts, music, dance, theater, and literature—play a crucial role in shaping a holistic educational experience. They not only enhance cognitive and motor skills but also provide a unique avenue for self-expression, cultural understanding, and interdisciplinary learning. As artists, you are invited to explore and depict how the arts integrate with and enhance the learning process, showcasing their impact on students and educators alike.
Examples:
Following are a few ideas that depict what we envisioned when deciding on the theme.
Creative Classrooms:
Example: Illustrate a classroom environment where the arts are integral to the curriculum. Show students engaging in activities like painting, performing, or composing music, demonstrating how these creative practices support and enrich their academic learning.
The Power of Performance:
Example: Depict a scene from a school play, musical, or dance performance, capturing the excitement and engagement of students as they express themselves through the performing arts. Highlight how these experiences build confidence, collaboration, and communication skills.
Artistic Exploration:
Example: Paint students exploring different art forms, such as sculpting, drawing, or writing poetry. Showcase how these activities encourage experimentation, imagination, and the development of problem-solving skills.
Interdisciplinary Connections:
Example: Create a piece that illustrates how the arts intersect with other subjects, such as using music to teach math rhythms or integrating visual arts into history lessons. Highlight the synergy between artistic and academic disciplines.
Emotional Expression:
Example: Show how the arts provide a platform for emotional expression and self-discovery. Paint scenes where students use art to express their feelings, work through challenges, or build empathy and understanding.
Cultural Enrichment:
Example: Depict how the arts expose students to diverse cultures and traditions. Illustrate activities like learning traditional dances, studying world music, or creating artwork inspired by different cultural practices, emphasizing the global dimension of education through the arts.
Art as a Learning Tool:
Example: Illustrate how art can be used as a tool for teaching complex concepts. For instance, show how students might create visual representations of scientific phenomena or historical events to enhance their understanding and retention.
The Artist’s Journey:
Example: Paint the journey of an artist from student to professional. Capture key moments such as early inspirations, classroom experiences, and the development of their artistic voice, highlighting the role of education in shaping their career.
Artistic Collaborations:
Example: Showcase collaborative art projects where students work together to create murals, sculptures, or performances. Emphasize how these projects build teamwork, communication, and collective problem-solving skills.
Inspiration and Innovation:
Example: Depict how exposure to the arts inspires innovation and creativity in students. Show how artistic experiences lead to new ideas, inventions, or creative solutions to problems, reflecting the dynamic relationship between the arts and academic achievement.
Submission Details:
Medium: All visual art forms are welcome, including painting, drawing, photography, and mixed media.
Submission Deadline: October 15, 2024
Submission Format: Digital submissions should be in high-resolution JPEG or PNG format. Physical submissions are not required unless chosen as a winner. All submissions should be entered via this link: Art Contest Fall 2024
Judging Criteria: Creativity, relevance to the theme, originality, skill, and emotional impact.
We invite you to celebrate and explore the profound impact of the arts on learning through your artwork. Let your creativity shine as you illustrate the diverse ways in which artistic expression enhances education and shapes a richer, more engaging learning experience. We look forward to seeing your imaginative and inspiring submissions!
Winners
Number of Prizes: One Top Prize winner, One 2nd Place, One 3rd Place
Age Requirements: No age restrictions
Prizes: Top Prize gets a free studio space hour rental where they can host an art class or other event, booth selling space in one of our upcoming artist showcases, and free publicity and promotion on our website and social media. Second and third place both get a small space in one of our upcoming artist showcases and will be mentioned on our social media and blog.
Cost
$15 for one artwork (three photos of the art allowed per artwork submission)
$15 for each additional artwork submission. (Will need to go to the link and fill out the info etc. for each artwork submission)