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The Art of Farming Art and Photography
Contest
To provide another avenue for
students in Arkansas to earn college scholarships
and to support the 4-H Art and Photography project,
the Foundation has launched the Art of Farming Art
and Photography Contest. The designation, “Art of
Farming,” was suggested by Celebration of Excellence
honoree, P. Allen Smith. The Foundation’s goal is to
increase agricultural literacy among Arkansas’ youth
and show how vital it is to our economy and
survival.
The contest is open to 4-H members
as well as any Arkansas resident ages five to 19. To
enter the contest, students are encouraged to depict
a scene involving farming such as livestock, fields,
tractors, and farms. Youth ages five to eight are
eligible to submit their art for a non-competitive
art review. The competitive contest is for youth
between the ages of nine and 19 with prizes
consisting of cash and college scholarships.
To instill philanthropy in the
hearts of the participants the Foundation asked that
the winners of Best in Show agree to have their
artwork sold at auction. The proceeds from the
auction are split evenly between the artist and the
Arkansas 4-H Foundation’s “Art of Farming”
Scholarship Program to help other students receive
prizes in the years to come. All winners, including
the five to eight year olds, have the opportunity to
have their artwork displayed in the C.A. Vines
Arkansas 4-H Center for one year.
2011 Best in Show Winners
Best in Show in the 4-H Art Category: Jenna of Cross
County
$500 College Scholarship + $50 Cash
Best in Show in the 4-H Photography Category: Mary
of Saline County
$500 College Scholarship + $50 Cash
Best in Show in the Non 4-H Art Category: Jana of
Garland County
$250 College Scholarship + $25 Cash
Best in Show in the Non 4-H Photography Category:
Rebecca of Faulkner County
$500 College Scholarship + $50 Cash
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