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GFWC 2010-12 Club Manual Arts Community Service Program Information

 

 Helen Mears Materials are now available as of October 24, 2010!  See links below.

Member Arts Contest and Photography Contests links now work as of January 23, 2011. 

Partnership Chairman: 

Gail Gillmore
Gail Gillmore
gillmore@wi.net

262-857-2420
10010 160th Avenue
Kenosha, WI  53104-9618


Objective:  Encourage members to foster and support arts activities in all communities.  

VSA arts
Art for Youth
Fostering Community Art
 

 
Collaboration Co-Chairman:

Sue LaBuda
Sue LaBuda                                                                                                                  
suelabuda1@charter.net                                                                           
920-216-7656                                                                                               
393 N. Westhaven Drive, Apt. 104
Oshkosh, WI  54904                                                                                      

Shirley Mattox                   
Shirley Brabender Mattox
smattox@ameritech.net
920-233-2833
1313 Jackson Street
Oshkosh, WI  54901

Objective:  Clubs will implement ARTS projects, programs, and advocacy, based on the interests and needs determined by the club members.  Club reports will describe members' ARTS projects and highlight their creativity and involvement in supporting the ARTS in their community.
 

Youth Art Month Proclamation (March)

 

Helen Farnsworth Mears Art Contest:  Chairman - Shirley Mattox

Implemented at the GFWC-WI club, district, and state levels, this annual art contest for 7th and 8th grade students, public, private, and home-schooled, is unique to GFWC-WI.  It was begun in 1927 to honor the memory of this great woman sculptor born in Wisconsin, to encourage artistic talent, and to recognize the achievement of student artists.

Rules for Helen Farnsworth Mears Art Contest (New for 2010-12)
Timeline for Helen Farnsworth Mears Art Contest (New for 2010-12)
Sample Letter to Art teacher/principal (New for 2010-12)
Sample Letter for Home Schools (New for 2010-12)
Biography of Helen Farnsworth Mears
Contest Entry Form (New for 2010-12)
Contest Permission Form (State Contest) (New for 2010-12)
Contest Student Art Inventory Form
Criteria for Judging Artwork
Sample News Media Release - Announcing Winners (New for 2010-12; see members only page)
Award and Participation Certificates: 
1st place      2nd place      3rd place     Honorable Mention     Participation

 

 GFWC-WI State Contests
Objective:  Encourage and recognize members' and youth artistic expression and achievements.
 
To enter the GFWC Photography and Short Story/Poetry Contests, members need to enter the state contest first.  Winners from the state will be forwarded to Headquarters for final judging.  THe only exception is the Calendar Contest which members can enter directly.
 
GFWC Photography Contests
State Chairman:  Sue LaBuda
Objective:  Encourage members' artistic expression and recognize members' achievements in photography. 
 
See pages 25-31 of the GFWC Awards, Contests and Grants document linked to the contests below.
 
 
 
Contest Consent and Release Form
 
 
GFWC Short Story & Poetry Contests
State Chairman:  Sue LaBuda
Objective:  Encourage members and youth to develop creative writing skills and to recognize their achievements.
 
See pages 37 to 41 of the link below.
 
 
 
Contest Consent and Release Form
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
Member Arts & Crafts Contests:
Chairman - Sue LaBuda
These contests are open to any dues paying club member of the GFWC-WI who is an amateur (making less than $500.00 annually on crafts) and makes items for a hobby.
 
GFWC-WI Arts & Crafts State Judging Sheet
GFWC-WI Arts & Crafts State Score Sheet
 
Member Photography Contests:  Chairmen - Sue LaBuda
These contests are open to any dues paying club member of the GFWC-WI who is an amateur (making less than $500.00 annually on photography) and takes photographs for a hobby.  State winners of "The World in Pictures" and "GFWC Volunteers in Action" Photography Contests will be sent on for national judging annually.  "A Year in Pictures" (Calendar Contest) is only a national contest and is sent directly to GFWC Headquarters by May 1, 2011 and 2012.
 
Complete Member Photography Contests Rules and Entry Form
GFWC-WI Photography State Inventory Sheet
GFWC-WI Photography State Judging Sheet
12 Elements to Consider
 
Member Short Story & Poetry Contests:  Chairman - Sue LaBuda
These contests are open to any dues paying club member of the GFWC-WI who is an amateur (making less than $500.00 annually on manuscripts) and creatively writes for a hobby.
 
Complete Member Short Story & Poetry Contests Rules & Application Form (not yet available)
 
Youth Short Story & Poetry Contests:  Chairman - Sue LaBuda
These contests are open to youth, grades 1-12, who are amateurs (making less than $500.00 annually on manuscripts) and creatively write for a hobby.
 
Complete Youth Short Story & Poetry Contests Rules & Application Form (not yet available)