The Kamloops Museum has been a part of the community since 1937, celebrating and showcasing our fascinating, local history. In 2010, the Kamloops Children's Museum was unveiled and founded on the belief that learning can be fun and engaging for children and adults alike. The Museum also believes that history can be displayed and interpreted through a variety of methods including visual, manual, interactive, and creative.

2012 marks 200 years of shared history between the local First Nations group, the Secwepemc, and non-Natives living in the area. In celebration of this milestone, the Kamloops Museum & Archives is hosting an art competition called "2 Peoples, 2 Rivers, 200 Years – Commemorative Art Competition". This competition is open to elementary and high school students in the Kamloops area.

Contest Rules

1. Artwork must be based on Kamloops history.
2. There will be 2 categories for every grade: historical location or significant, historical moment. For example, students may draw the old courthouse (location) or sculpt the Overlanders arriving in Kamloops in 1862 (moment). Students/teachers must complete an entry form, clearly indicating what their artwork is representing-a Kamloops location or significant moment in Kamloops' history. Only one entry per child.
3. All students in the Kamloops area are welcome to participate from Kindergarten to Grade 12.
4. Students will be judged on creativity, historical importance and accuracy, principles of design-shape, colour, balance, line, texture, etc.
5. Awards will be given to each grade level and category (location or significant moment) and viewers favourite. Every child will be awarded a certificate of participation.

Requirements

1. Only 2 and 3 dimensional artwork will be accepted.
2. Due to limited space, 2-dimensional artwork should be no larger than 11"X4". 3-dimensional artwork should be no larger than 1'x1'x1'.
3. No electronic displays can be accommodated due to limited access.
4. Any medium: coloured pencils, ink, marker, water colour, paint, pastels, clay, toothpicks, etc…Please note: no food (ie sugar cubes) can be accepted.
5. Entry forms must be securely fastened to the back of the artwork.
6. Please do not place children's names on the front of the artwork.
7. Teachers: please pre-select 4-5 entries per classroom.
8. All entry forms (see attached) must be submitted by January 10, 2012 4:00pm at the Museum. All submitted artwork must be delivered to the Museum by February 1, 2012.

Please note

1. Contest winners will be announced on March 1st, 2012 by 3pm.
2. All artwork will be displayed inside the Museum from February 1 to December 15, 2012. The entire year!
3. All submitted artwork must be picked up by December 15, 2012 at 3:00pm. Unfortunately, we cannot store any artwork past Dec. 15, 2012. The Kamloops Museum and Archives values every student's artwork and we take great care with each piece. However, we cannot assume any responsibilities for the loss of, or damage to, submitted art.

» Art Competition Entry Form