Young artists in the Altona area are invited to unleash their creativity and share their community spirit at the same time.
The Town of Altona is hosting an Altona Tote Bag Design Contest for kids and teens from Kindergarten through Grade 12. Participants are asked to create a piece of artwork inspired by the community. The winning design will be printed on official Town of Altona tote bags.
“This contest is a fantastic opportunity for our young residents to showcase their creativity and love for our community,” said Altona communications officer Kiera Thurston. “The artwork can be anything that reminds you of Altona. It doesn’t necessarily need to be a landmark or even a sunflower. We want to see what inspires you.”
Thurston mentioned that the idea was inspired by a design contest held annually by West Park School for their yearbook.
“I thought, why don’t we make this a little more fun, rather than just the usual Altona brand?” she added.
Participants must have parent or guardian permission to enter. The contest is open to all skill levels and residents of Altona and surrounding areas, including Gretna and Rosenfeld. Four winners will be chosen, one from each school age group: Kindergarten to Gr. 3, Gr. 4-6, Gr. 7-8, and Gr. 9-12.
Winners will receive a tote bag with their design filled with prizes, including Altona merchandise, a pool pass, and items donated by local businesses.
The cotton/canvas tote measures 20 inches wide, 15 inches high, and five inches deep. A limited run of 15 bags per age group will be printed and made available for purchase at the Altona office.
Participants can find more information and permission forms at www.altona.ca/p/tote-bag-design-contest. They are also available at the Town Office, Altona Recreation Department, and local schools.
Submissions can be scanned and emailed to communications@altona.ca or dropped off at the town office and schools. The deadline for entries is Friday, Nov. 15.
“Join us in celebrating our community through art. We look forward to seeing the wonderful designs our young artists will create,” said Thurston.
