Did You Know?

Insects have appeared in artwork throughout human history, and numerous insects are depicted in prehistoric petroglyphs and pictographs in Europe, South Africa, and North America.

Student Art Exhibition

 

Spots and Stripes: Patterns in the Bug World 


 


December 6, 2012 – January 13, 2013

Join us for our annual student art show by submitting art created by your students! Explore the amazing patterns found the wild with this year’s theme: Spots and Stripes! 

 

Ideas for artwork:

·         Explore different textures and patterns

·         Make stamps or stencils to create new patterns

·         Focus on repetition!

 


Submission requirements:

  • 2-D artwork only
  • Artwork must be no larger than 24” x 36”
  • Topic of artwork must follow theme
  • Typed ID tag with student name, school, grade of student and teacher on the front of each piece
  • Typed list of all participating students from each teacher emailed separately to mcopan@butterflies.org
  • Artwork must be dropped off at the Butterfly Pavilion front desk between November 12 and November 26
  • Please label any folders/boxes/bins used for transporting artwork “Attn: Art Show”
  • Artwork must be picked up at the Butterfly Pavilion front desk between January 14 and January 28, 2013


Prizes:

  • Prizes will be awarded for 1st- 3rd place in three categories (K-2nd, 3rd-6th, 6th-12th)
  • All students who submit a piece will receive a participation certificate
  • Prizes will be awarded in February 2013
  • All participating teachers will be entered in a drawing to win a $25 Butterfly Pavilion gift certificate!

For more information, or for $1.00 off admission coupons for participating students, please contact Marissa Copan at (720)974-1877 or mcopan@butterflies.org.

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For more information on the Student Art Exhibition, please call:

Marissa Copan
720-974-1877
mcopan@butterflies.org

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