A special thanks to all of our students for their submissions, the volunteers who helped make the art contest a reality, and our donors who graciously supplied the scholarships to these special student artists. An additional thank you to our contributing artists, YTanou Photography, Kat Shuetz and John Allaman of Tortoise & Pearl for investing their time and talent in the next generation of creatives.

We love seeing young boys honoring Visible Men

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The purpose of the Visible Men Student Art Contest is to engage youth in the process of identifying positive black male role models in the Metro Washington DC community.

The process of finding a Visible Man and then creating a written document, or a piece of visual or digital art to celebrate that Visible Man inherently connects youth to role models in the African American community who often go unrecognized. The project is meant to showcase the diverse professions, lifestyles and accomplishments of successful black men and inspire black boys to “dream with variety”.

The contestants’ artwork will be showcased on the VM website, and in galleries and print/media projects that serve to promote the mission & objectives of Visible Men Inc.

Contest Information:

Students will be able to use the prize money towards:

Books, computers/school supported technology, after school extracurricular programs, tutors, travel/transportation stipends, summer enrichment programs, flight vouchers, college funds, studying abroad, examinations and associated fees, certifications, prep courses, and various tools/supplies needed to complete courses and or school projects.

Eligibility

Students are eligible to be considered for The Visible Men Student Art Contest if they:

• Are an African American boy currently enrolled in a Middle school or High school in the Washington Metropolitan Area (Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia).  Contestant may not be older than 18 years of age.
• Have demonstrated the Visible Men Success Traits that include: positive behavior in school & relationships, leadership, or extra-curricular activities.
• Have completed and submitted all required materials.
• Dare to dream with variety!

Contest Applications are due March 15, 2012

Contestants can submit applications and art projects in 3 ways:

1. Scan and email to studentart@visiblemen.org.
2. Fax to Visible Men 941-893-4028

Or
3. Send application via U.S. Postal Mail (post marked on or before March 10^th):

Visible Men Inc.
221 Beach Rd, #203
Sarasota, FL 34242

Please contact VM Associate Director Shannon Rohrer-Phillips, MSW at Shannon@visiblemen.org with questions.

Application Process-(Free, no application fee!)

Students must submit:

1.  A complete “VISIBLE MEN STUDENT ARTS CONTEST” application.

2.  Piece of art, essay, computer generated art or video.

The Visible Men Student Art Contest (2012):

Please submit one of the following:

1. Art work

• Please create art work that displays a Visible Man in action (example: at work, with family, in the community, in worship).
• Drawing, Painting, Collage, PowerPoint Presentation, Sketch, Figure, Song, Poetry (or create your own).

2. Essay

• Please write a biography about a Visible Man in your community. The Visible Man can be an individual you know or aspire to be like.
• Ideas include, but are not limited to: your relationship with that individual, why they are a positive impact in the community, the type of obstacles they have overcome in their lifetime, individual achievements (college, jobs, family etc).
• Essay must be typed using 12-point font and double-spaced, hand-   written essays will not be accepted.
• Minimum of 300 words.

3. Computer Generated/Digital Art

• Computer generated piece of art that creatively showcases Visible Men and the themes of leadership, respect,     responsibility and accomplishment through the use of graphics, photos, text and other creative content

4. Video

• Please show how a Visible Man is a valuable individual to you and/or the community.
• Video must be 90 seconds to 1:20 minutes about a Visible Man in your community.
• Video must be original and can be an interview, show, pictures (be creative, check out Animoto, & imovies for simple self editing platforms).

Judging Panel:  Visible Men & Pursuit Staff and a distinguished panel of Artists will review and rank each submission. The judging panel will select 4 of the winning Student Artists and the 5^th prize will be the “People’s Choice” award. The People’s Choice award will be given to the contestant that receives the most “likes” on the Visible Men Facebook Page.

The Visible Men of DC are excited to honor the VM Student Art Contest Winners!

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