The All Kids Included student art competition is open to all Miami-Dade students in grades Pre-K-12. Students are invited to submit original art work depicting the competition theme and are asked to draw on the competition’s selected book for inspiration.
Donor Name: Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs
State: Florida
County: Miami-Dade County (FL)
Type of Grant: Competition
Deadline: 02/01/2023
Size of the Grant: $250
Details:
The theme for 2023 is inspired by the book, You Matter, by Caldecott and Coretta Scott King Honoree Christian Robinson.
In this full, bright, and beautiful picture book, many different perspectives around the world are deftly and empathetically explored—from a pair of bird-watchers to the pigeons they’re feeding. Young readers will be drawn into the luminous illustrations inviting them to engage with the world in a new way and see how everyone is connected, and that everyone matters.
Student artists are asked to read the book for inspiration and depict the themes of inclusion, interconnection, and respect.
The All Kids Included – Accessible Art Experiences for Kids (AKI) initiative was developed by the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, and in part through grant funding provided by The Children’s Trust. The Children’s Trust is a dedicated source of revenue established by voter referendum to improve the lives of children and families in Miami-Dade County.
Competition Awards
- Selected semi-finalists will be chosen to have their work exhibited and will receive a copy of the book, You Matter. In addition, semi-finalists will be automatically entered into the AKI Student Art Competition finals.
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd place and honorable mention winners will be selected from the semi-finalists for Pre-K, Elementary, Middle and High School levels to receive the prizes as outlined below, and to have their work exhibited. A Grand Prize for “Best in Show” will also be chosen. In addition, winning students will each receive a medal and an All Kids Included goody bag.
- Pre-K
- 1st Place: $100 Blick Art Supply Card
- 2nd Place: $75 Blick Art Supply Card
- 3rd Place: $50 Blick Art Supply Card
- Elementary School
- 1st Place: $100 Blick Art Supply Card
- 2nd Place: $75 Blick Art Supply Card
- 3rd Place: $50 Blick Art Supply Card
- Middle School
- 1st Place: $100 Blick Art Supply Card
- 2nd Place: $75 Blick Art Supply Card
- 3rd Place: $50 Blick Art Supply Card
- High School
- 1st Place: $100 Blick Art Supply Card
- 2nd Place: $75 Blick Art Supply Card
- 3rd Place: $50 Blick Art Supply Card
- Honorable Mentions: $25 Blick Art Supply Card
- Best in Show: $250 Blick Art Supply Card
- Art Teachers
- Each student entry selected for 1st Place: $100 Blick Art Supply Card
- Student entry selected for Best in Show: $250 Blick Art Supply Card.
For more information, visit MDCDCA.
