Another Teacher shared with me the following link about Creativity Blockers.  I thought it was very interesting. Enjoy!

Creativity Blockers

2014 DCSD Art Show is Just Around the Corner!

2014 DCSD District Art Show

"The purpose of the district art show is to bring together the Douglas County community to showcase teacher and student imagination, creativity and innovation."

It’s that time of the year again! We will be at the Outlets at Castle Rock in April 10^th-13^th, honoring our artists’ talents! As the member DCSD Art Curriculum Advisory Team- ACAT my duties include helping out organizing the elementary show for the DCSD schools participating this year. The art teachers set up April 9^th at 3 pm. We take our work down April 13^th between 4-6 pm.  This year we are super excited to be able to display K-12 artwork at the same time!  If you are interested in seeing some great student artwork from our district I encourage you to stop by! Hope to see you there!

Douglas County District Art Show

At The Outlets at Castle Rock

Look for Event Tent in parking lot in front of the Levi's store.

Show Dates

April 10th-13th

Reception

April 11th

Elementary

5-7pm

Middle School & High School

6-8pm

catering by Harry & David!

Judging

April 12th

Judging Includes

District Art Show Awards (middle school & high school)

WOW! Awards

To honor more elementary art students beyond the AAFCU Show awards. Students will receive a ribbon and gift certificate compliments of the Outlets at Castle Rock.

Outlet's Choice Award

The Outlets at Castle Rock will be choosing one winner for elementary, middle and high school. Students will receive a gift card to the Outlets at Castle Rock.

Air Academy Credit Union 

Art Show (K-12)

District Art "Lease" Awards

The school district will "lease" the artwork for three years, at the end of the three years, students can get their artwork back!

One student for each level in each region will be chosen for this award.

$25 Primary (K-3rd)

$50 Intermediate (4th-6th)

$100 Middle School (7th-8th)

$100 High School (9th-12th)

RMCAD Scholarships

$20,000 Scholarship (Senior)

2 $250 Summer Art Camp Scholarship

$500 Pre College Scholarship

 Judging Criteria

All levels will be judged based on the following criteria. Craftsmanship The artwork demonstrates the highest level of control of materials, understanding of techniques, and application of effort and time by the student. Elements of Art and Principles of Design It is apparent that the student was aware of and used the elements of art and principles of design during the creative process. The artwork shows sensory or expressive features through the use of the elements and principles. Creativity The artwork shows an imaginative, creative, or innovative use of the media, process, or tools. Communication The artwork communicates a personal interpretation in meaning, feeling, perspective or value.