The Orange County Housing Authority is seeking participation in the “What Home Means to Me” poster contest. Contest participation is open to all children in grades K-12 residing in affordable supported by OC Housing Authority and/or the County of Orange. Entries must be created by only one person.
Eligibility and Selection Criteria:
Contest participation is open to all children in grades K-12 residing in affordable housing supported by OC Housing Authority and/or the County of Orange. Entries must be created by only one person. One winner will be selected per age category to be submitted for the National Competition.
Poster Specifications:
- Theme: “What Home Means to Me”
- Size: At least 8.5 x 11 (letter size) and up to 22 inches by 28 inches and have a landscape/horizontal orientation
- Media: Any art media (marker, crayon, paint, collage, textiles, etc.)
- All entries must be mailed flat
- Please provide a short narrative (100 words or less) on the inspiration, vision, and importance of the poster design
- Contestant’s name and grade level must be written on the back of the poster
- All contestants must sign a release making their entry the property of OC Housing Authority and acknowledging the original posters will not be returned
*This contest is part of a national contest sponsored by the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials.
Age Categories:
- Elementary: K - 5th Grade
- Middle: 6th - 8th Grade
- High: 9th - 12th Grade
All entries must be submitted by March 27, 2025, to be considered.
Mail to: OC Housing Authority 1501 E. St. Andrew, Santa Ana, CA 92705
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