Throughout the school year, Early, Middle and Senior Years visual artists are encouraged to take part in various art contests and art challenges. When individual prizes are awarded for the contests, they are given out in the following age-related categories: K-2, 3-5, MY and SY. Students whose submissions are also chosen for display purposes at the Board Office are also given a small art thank you gift.
International Dot Day
In September Early Years students are asked to participate in the International Dot Day Art Challenge by reading the book “The Dot" and creating their own art developed around a single dot. Prizes are awarded to the classes who take part, and a selection of submissions are put on display in the Board Office throughout the month of October.
Inktober In October, Early Years, Middle Years and Senior Years' artists are encouraged to participate in Inktober, an international, month-long art challenge. Students can submit one piece of art that uses ink as the main media. The winning artwork and a selection of submissions are put on display in the Board Office for the month of November. This contest always yields high quality art from Kindergarten up to Grade 12.
Phenomenal Painting Art Contest
Throughout the month of February, students from K through Gr. 12 are eligible to enter the Phenomenal Painting Art Contest. Prizes will be awarded in the K to Gr. 2, Gr. 3 to Gr. 5, Gr. 6 to Gr 8, and Gr. 9 to 12 categories. The rules of the competition are simple: create a painting about an inspiring subject. Winners of the contest will have their artwork displayed at the Board Office.
aWEARness Art Contest
In March, all Middle and Senior Years' arts students are encouraged to submit art that will be chosen to help mark Red Dress Day in May. The winning submission will be featured on a t-shirt to honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirited peoples. The t-shirts will be available for purchase to students and staff and all proceeds will be donated to an MMIWG2S charity.
SJASD Graphic Arts Contest
In April, Senior Years Graphic Arts students are encouraged to take part in SJASD's Graphic Arts Contest. Winners are awarded prizes and their artwork. The submissions are truly amazing!
SJASD Photography Contest
In April, SJASD runs the Senior Years Photography Contest. The students outdo themselves capturing a variety of intriguing and beautiful photographs. The winners, along with a selection of submissions, are put on display in the Board Office.
Graduation PowWow Visual Arts Exhibition
June brings the Graduation PowWow, which has grown to include a Visual Arts Exhibition of Indigenous-inspired artwork. All students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 are encouraged to submit work to this art exhibition. The submissions are beautiful, moving, and poignant. Community members are encouraged to attend the PowWow and take in the artwork.
