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The 2022 Cleveland Commemoration of the Holocaust & Heroism Creative Arts Contest emboldens students in grades 6-12 to probe the following question through designing art in a variety of media:
How is resistance during the Holocaust relevant to society today? What does it mean to resist?
All participants will also:
· Display their work in a juried exhibit at 78th Street Studios in May
· Have the opportunity to sell their art during the exhibit
· Vie for cash prizes
· Add to their portfolio/resume
Additionally, winners and their schools will be recognized on April 27, at Yom Hashoah v’Hagvurah, Cleveland’s Commemoration of the Holocaust & Heroism, co-sponsored by Kol Israel Foundation and Jewish Federation of Cleveland. The location will be announced at a later date.
Encourage your students, children, grandchildren, or other middle- and high-school students you know to participate in this rare and exceptional opportunity to express their creativity, demonstrate independent-thinking skills, educate the community, gain valuable exposure—and maybe even earn a little cash along the way.
FINDING THEIR MUSE
Creative, out-of-the-box thinking is encouraged in addressing the contest’s theme of resistance. Students are challenged to consider non-physical ways to resist, such as:
· Spiritually
· Intellectually
· Through everyday actions
· Engaging
· Volunteering
· Organizing
· Making their voices heard
We cannot wait to see what students come up with!
THE CANVAS
Judges will accept original productions of visual or fine art in the following categories:
· Drawing
· Painting
· Rendering
· Sculpture
· Digital art
· Video
· Photography
Art may not include images of swastikas or Adolf Hitler. Finished works must be titled and delivered to the Beachwood-based Jewish Federation of Cleveland. Art must also be easily transportable.
MEASURING UP
Entrants are required to adhere to these parameters:
· Two-dimensional works may not exceed 24 X 24 inches.
· Three-dimensional works may not exceed a combined total (height + width + depth) of 60 inches or exceed a weight of 20 pounds.
GALLERY VIEW
We are always amazed by Northeast Ohio students’ creativity in demonstrating a deep understanding of the Holocaust and a commitment to working toward a better future. Here are some examples of past entries:
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