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BUZZY’S ART CONTEST (2024-2025)

All Pre-K through 12th grade students enrolled in the Starkville Oktibbeha Country Public Schools are invited to submit work to the annual Buzzy’s Art Contest!

CATEGORIES:
  • CREATIVE WRITING (Short story or Poetry)
  • PHOTOGRAPHY
  • 2D (Drawing, Painting, Collage, Mixed Media, or Digital Drawing)
  • 3D (Sculpture in any material or Fiber/Textile)

Students are welcome to submit artwork in all four categories, but only ONE entry per category. Please see attached for detailed Judging Criteria Rubrics. Submissions will be judged via each grade level for grades Pre-K through 8th Grade. Starkville High School (9th–12th) entries will all be judged together. One overall Best of Show for each school is awarded in every category. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

HOW TO ENTER:
All entries will be collected through online submission only at this link: https://starkvillearts.submittable.com/submit
Please DO NOT email entries or bring them to school.

Need help taking a picture of your work or submitting your art online? Please contact: [email protected].

DEADLINE to Submit Online: January 26, 2025

Judging will take place in February. The Buzzy’s Art Awards will be presented at the Greensboro Center during two different public ceremonies on Monday, March 4th at 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM. Images of all winning artwork will be proudly presented at the ceremony. Winners will be notified prior to this event.

Still have questions? Please email: [email protected]

We are excited to see your Starkville Oktibbeha Spark!
submit works here
DEADLINE: January 26, 2025
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: SAAC is an equal opportunity organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, operation of programs, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for the public, all members of our staff, volunteers, vendors, and artist communities.
  • Home
    • More About SAAC
    • Board & Staff
    • Annual Report, Strategic Plan, and Public Disclosures
  • Calendar
  • Programs & Events
    • Art Education & Outreach
    • Creative Economy >
      • SAAC Artist Store
      • Joseph MacGown
    • Discretionary Grants & Awards
    • Fundraising >
      • Forks & Corks
      • "Arts & Eats" Cookbook >
        • Cookbook Products
    • Other Projects (Current & Past) >
      • Arts in Excellence Awards
      • Barn Quilt Trail
      • Join Hands
      • Music Trail
      • Untitled!
    • Buzzy's Art Contest
    • Dollyfest - a fundraiser
  • Blog & News
  • Donate & Help
  • Resources