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"Everlasting Peace"
Ayaka Fukuzawa
Narashino, Japan |
Young Artists Showcase
Information for Teachers |
"Amitions"
Danae Blosse
Sandy City, UT |
What is Sister Cities International?
Sister Cities International is a nonprofit citizen diplomacy network that creates and strengthens partnerships between U.S. and international communities. We strive to build global cooperation at the municipal level, promote cultural understanding and stimulate economic development.
Sister Cities International is a leader for local community development and volunteer action. We motivate and empower private citizens, municipal officials and business leaders to conduct long-term sister city programs. We believe that sister city programs involve two-way communication and should mutually benefit partnering communities.
What is this year's theme?
The 2010 theme Your World… is an opportunity for young artists and authors to answer the question, "What makes you, you?" International travel and cultural exchanges can impact lives in many different ways. Young artists and authors are asked to show how cultures and experiences have impacted their ideas and perspectives of the world.
Eligibility and Media
- Participants must be between 13 and 18 years of age at the time the entries are due on April 30, 2010.
- Submissions limit: one piece from the local sister city community and one from each of their sister city partners. Only artwork submitted by a sister city will be accepted.
- Each entry must be sent with a completed official entry form and the appropriate fee.
- Only two-dimensional artwork, no larger than 24" x 30" (60cm x 75cm), including matting is accepted. Water color, oils, pastels, pen and ink, charcoal, photography, two-dimensional mixed media, as well as computer generated art, are all acceptable media.
How are the winners selected?
Submission will be judged on originality, composition, and adherence to the theme. The use of commonplace symbols of unity, diversity, and globalization can be used but only to complement the personal testimony of the artist or author.
How do I help my students submit their work?
Please forward your student's submission on to your local sister city program. If you do not know who that is, please contact Jennelle Root, Special Programs Manager, Sister Cities International at 202-347-8630 ext. 4003 to receive the contact information. Each city is encouraged to enter one piece of artwork from a local artist and from each of their sister cities. All entries must be received by Sister Cities International by no later than Friday, April 30, 2010.
For more Information
Visit www.sister-cities.org/youth or contact Jennelle Root, Special Programs Manager, Sister Cities International at jroot@sister-cities.org or by phone at 202-347-8630 x 4003.
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