Art Competitions

Current contests are listed below under the grade levels for that contest. To access forms and information about that contest, please see the folder in the shared Google Drive below. Please let Mrs. Rowland know if you need help with materials. Email melissa.rowland@midlandisd.net with any questions.

1st-6th Grade

National Day of the Horse with Thundering Hooves- Short Story and Art Project

Open to all grades
Write a short story (1 page, no more than 300 words) about a horse named Daisy who lived in the land of fire and ice around 56 million years ago.
Illustrate your work
Turn in your finished work to Mrs. Rowland with your name, grade, and homeroom teacher by December 10
See the Google Drive below for full contest information.

Permian Basin in the Year 2125 with Chevron

Open to all grades
Create a 2D work of art
No larger than 18x24”
Imagine what life, technology and the environment might look like in the Permian Basin 100 years from now. Entries can reflect ideas about future energy innovations, community life, and sustainability in this vital region of Texas and New Mexico
Include a short artist statement (3-5 sentences) describing how the piece reflects the theme on the entry form
Entries will be divided into grades K-4, grades 5-8. And 9-12
Winning entries will be displayed in museums across the Permian Basin and will receive a $100 gift card and have their submissions showcased on PermianProud.com
Turn in your finished artwork and entry form to Mrs. Rowland by December 3.
See the Google Drive below for full contest information and the entry form.