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Foster Children's Art Competition

Big Family of Michigan, a nonprofit agency that supports children in Michigan’s foster care system, is hosting an Art Competition for foster children.  The contest is open to all foster children in Michigan aged 4 – 18.

Artwork is to reflect the theme:  HOLIDAY HAPPINESS IS…. Artist may use the medium of their choice – crayon, pencil, markers paint, etc., to create a piece no larger than 8.5 x 11.  Artwork will be judged by a Big Family of Michigan committee, with one winning entry being chosen in each of four age group categories:  4-6, 7-10, 11-14, and 15-18.

All entries will be displayed in Big Family of Michigan’s warehouse in Harrison Township throughout the month of October.  The four winning entries will be recreated on holiday cards.  The cards will be printed and sold by Big Family of Michigan as a fundraising initiative. The winning artists will also receive a $50 gift card.

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            HOLIDAY HAPPINESS IS… Art Competition for Foster Children

            Entries accepted now – July 31, 2014

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            Michigan’s foster children aged 4 – 18

On back of entry include:  Artists first name and last name initial, artist’s birth date, agency affiliation, case worker name and phone number.

Entries may be dropped off or sent to:

                                    Big Family of Michigan

                                    Art Competition

                                    41757 Irwin

                                    Harrison Twp, MI  48045

                                    586-415-6968

Beginning in October, the holiday cards will be available to the public and retail for $15 for a package of 20 cards (or 2 for $25).  The proceeds from the card sales will support Big Family of Michigan’s promotion of foster children in Michigan. Call Big Family of Michigan to purchase cards: 586- 415-6968.
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