P.A.S.T. of Union County and Shawnee Hills Arts Council is sponsoring the Civil War Weekend of Union County on February 8 – 10, 2013. The weekend features the following events:
· FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2013 6:30 P.M. - Seventh Annual PAST Lincoln Legacy Dinner
· SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2013, EVENTS FREE FROM 9:30AM TO 5PM- Exhibit Contest Displays, Other Exhibits Include Civil War Era guns and quilts, Kirkpatrick Pottery, and Presentations on Civil War topics; and 7PM "Stories of the Blue and Gold."
· SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2013, 1:00 PM Historical Exhibits, Music, 1:30 PM Recognize All Exhibit Contest Winners, and 2:00 PM "Stories of the Blue and Gold."
One of the events is The Civil War Exhibit Contest, which is sponsored by Anna-Jonesboro Rotary Club. It is FREE to enter. The information about the contest is attached or see below. The exhibit contest may be done as a class project, a group of individuals or an individual. Anyone may enter the Exhibit Contest. You do not have to live in Union County.
We request you share this information with your students and encourage them to participate.
CIVIL WAR EXHIBIT CONTEST, February 8, 2013
Choose, research and interpret a topic pertaining to the Civil War. The analysis and interpretation of your topic must be clear and evident to the viewer. Labels and captions should be used creatively with visual images and objects to enhance the message of your exhibit. It is FREE to enter!
Rule 1: Size Requirements: The overall size of your exhibit when displayed for judging must be no larger than 40 inches wide, 15 inches deep, and 5 feet high. Measurement of the exhibit does not include the table on which it rests. The exhibit will be viewed only from the front.
Rule 2: Media Devices: Any media devices used must fit within the size limits of the exhibit. Any media devices used should be integral to the exhibit.
Rule 3: Word Limit: There is a 500 word-limit that applies to all text created by the student that appears on the exhibit entry. This includes the text you write for titles, subtitles, captions, graphs, or timelines used in your display. Supplemental materials (e.g., photo albums, scrapbooks, paper on topic, etc.) where you use your own words do not count toward the limit.
Category Checklist
•No larger than 40 inches wide, 15 inches deep, and 5 feet high when displayed
•Description of the research methods used and an annotated bibliography should be included in your paper on your topic. The paper is the background information to support the exhibit.
•Does the Exhibit address the theme? Title is clear and visible? Has visual impact and shows interpretation?
•Submit your Name, address, phone number, Title of Exhibit, and School Grade or Adult on a 3x5 card when you deliver your exhibit on Thursday, February 9 between 3-6 PM to the Anna Arts Center, 117 West Davie Street, Anna, IL. Please take your exhibit home on Sunday, February 12, between 4-6PM.
AGE CATEGORIES: 1st-2nd Graders, 3rd-4th Graders, 5th-6th Graders, 7th-8th Graders, 9th-12th Graders, and Adults
AWARDS: In the various age categories all entries judged to be excellent will receive a Blue Ribbon and $10. One Award of Merit may be given in each category when appropriate and the recipient will receive a rosette and $15.00. All winners will be honored on Sunday, February 10, 2013 at 1:30 PM.
JUDGING: All entries must be delivered to the Anna Arts Center , 117 West Davie St, Anna, IL between 3-6 PM on Thursday, February 7. Judging will occur Friday afternoon, February 8. All contest rules must be followed exactly and decisions of the judges are final. If you have any questions, please call Rita Dodd, 618-833-6374 or email: rdodd4@hotmail.com
Anna-Jonesboro Rotary Club is proud to sponsor this event in conjunction with P.A.S.T. of Union County and Shawnee Hills Arts Council. The Rotary Club will judge the entries and present the cash awards on Sunday, February 10, 2013. The Rotary Club’s main objective is service – in the community, in the workplace, and around the globe.
