Past Contests:
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Driveway chalk art contest :
August 30th 2020
This contest was open for the Pinnacle Pointe residents. There were 35 families who participated and the winner for the best art was Rashmita Chekka and Rhea Yadav who did the peacock art. They received the trophy sponsored by Priya Arts. This contest was judged by Ms. Nicole Harding from the South Fayette library.
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Winter art contest :
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December 22nd 2019
This contest is open only to the art class students and is a part of the curriculum.
(All materials including canvas, acrylic paint, poster colors, water colors, pastels are provided.
The winner’s artwork will be framed for display. Making of keepsake is included.)
Budding Artist
Contest Date: Dec 22nd Sunday 2 PM
Theme: Flower
Any flower/flowers with good shades of colors & shadows based on the light source.
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Wild Artist
Contest Date: Dec 22nd Sunday 5 PM
Theme: Still Life
A still life is a work of art depicting mostly inanimate subject matter, typically commonplace objects which are either natural (food, flowers, plants, rocks, shells, etc.) or man-made (drinking glasses, books, vases, jewelry, coins, pipes, etc.).
The winner is chosen based on the originality & choice of colors. Originality is important because people only buy original pieces (an artwork which has an original idea and not copied exactly the same as another artwork). One winner from each category is chosen.
The artwork of one prize winner will be displayed at the renowned Blick store for a month in Shadyside. It will be kept for sale in this popular store where hundreds of people walk in within Pittsburgh and from various other states (All sales goes to the student, no percentage taken from the sales). Visitors can go and view the picture displayed at the store. The students can keep their contact for customers to contact them for future pictures.
Another prize winner’s artwork will be made into a keepsake (teddy bear or t-shirt) to keep.
Students can practice well at home and paint in the studio. Any medium chosen by the kid will be provided by the studio. 11*14 size canvas will be provided for everyone.
Guidance can be provided in creating a great art.
This is a rare opportunity for the kids to showcase their artwork to the outside world. This also provides a stage to meet other renowned artists and get contacts from galleries.
All the kids artwork will be hand-drawn as a greeting card on Dec 21st, Saturday in the regular class and given to grandpa and grandma in Marion Manor Nursing home (located in Green tree road) for Christmas! This will be a good practice for the contest happening next day and will also bring smiles for the grandpas and grandmas.
I will be delivering all the kids’ hand-made work in person before Christmas. So, if any kid wants to give their cards in-person, they are welcome. That will make the senior citizens very happy.
The regular classes on Dec 7th and Dec 14th will be focused on contest theme. So, please don’t miss the classes.
Good luck with the practice and all the very best to the kids!!
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Update: Congratulations to the winners of Wild Artist and Budding Artist categories! Detailed story is available in the 'Blog' page.
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Oct 13th 2019
Theme: Diwali
Art contest at the studio on behalf of PIFA
Entry fee : $2
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4-7 years -This category for the art contest do not need any prior preparation. They will be taught coloring techniques and will be provided with materials (All supplies are provided).
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8-13 years - The theme is 'Diwali'. Kids are encouraged to think and develop their ideas prior to the competition day.
Time limit: 90 minutes (All supplies are provided).
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All participating entries will be showcased in the auditorium and prizes will be awarded for the best art on Oct 26, 2019 at Simon and Jude school hall, 1625 Greentree road, Pittsburgh, PA 15220
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Update: It was tough judging the kids artwork from the art contest held this month. There was lot of amazing young talents.
Congratulations to Pari Khunt for receiving the first prize in the drawing competition 8-13 yrs category for the theme ‘Diwali’.
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