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A wonderful way to promote the study of world languages is to encourage your students to share their enthusiasm with their peers throughout Connecticut. The CT COLT Artwork Contest affords this opportunity! The contest is now expanded to include a wide variety of mediums to encourage more student creativity and participation! This event will include K-12 Connecticut students whose teachers are members of CT COLT. Students are to submit an piece of artwork related to the 2022 theme:
Connections Across Languages, Cultures, and Communities
This theme is adapted from the 2022 CT COLT Annual Conference theme:
"Deepening Connections Across Languages, Cultures, and Communities."
Registration for this event will be open from January 3 to March 4, 2022. Deadline for artwork submissions: March 4, 2022.
To register and to submit student work digitally, please click here. Please note registration is only online, and you can submit pictures of student artwork as part of the online registration. If you would prefer to complete your registration online and mail the artwork, please mail the artwork to:
Edwin O. Smith Regional High School
c/o Melissa Tubbs
1235 Storrs Rd.
Storrs-Mansfield, CT 06268
Please be aware that mailed artwork will NOT be returned.
Since teachers can now submit digital copies of the artwork, schools can now keep the artwork for themselves, perhaps for display at school.
THERE IS NO LONGER A SCHOOL LIMIT FOR SUBMISSIONS. The limit is 15 submissions per teacher. Multiple teachers from the same school will now be allowed to submit entries for the contest. Teacher limit of 5 names per level and category must not be exceeded for each teacher. Teachers who work at multiple schools may submit up to 15 entries for each school at which they are employed.
The artwork can be created in any medium under the 3 categories:
| DIGITAL | 3D | POSTER |
| Video (2 minute maximum)
Graphic Design Digital Drawing Photography Presentation (Google Slides, PowerPoint, etc) Other |
Sculpture
Mixed Media Clay Other |
Crayons
Colored Pencils Charcoal Pencil Markers Paint Collage Pens Cray-Pas Other |
Levels are:
- Elementary K-2
- Elementary 3-5
- Middle /Jr. High School
- High School
In order to be considered eligible for judging, all of the following criteria must be met:
- Artwork must be the original work of one student only; work done in groups will be disqualified.
- Art must incorporate the exact wording of the theme, though other words (in any language) are now allowed on artwork submissions. Copyrighted figures and music are NOT permitted in the artwork. The artwork will be judged for its graphic merit, not artistic skill.
- Registration form must be completed in its entirety.
- School Entry Fee: $10 for CT COLT members (all artwork submitted must be submitted by CT COLT members).
- Student Entry Form (with signatures) must be obtained by teacher, and teachers are expected to retain these forms for their records.
- Art must be uploaded to registration form or postmarked no later than March 4, 2022.
- Since teachers can now submit digital copies of the artwork, schools can now keep the artwork for themselves, perhaps for display at school. Artwork submissions that are mailed will not be returned.
PLEASE NOTE: ANY ART THAT DOES NOT MEET ALL OF THE CRITERIA WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.
Rubrics for each category:
Student Entry Form (with signatures) must be obtained by teacher, and teachers are expected to retain these forms for their records. (If you would prefer a Word document instead, click here.)
In addition to winning a prize for best in their category, the winning pieces of art will be displayed on the CT COLT website. Furthermore, the winning artwork will be featured in the CT COLT Newsletter and the 2022 CT COLT Calendar, which is typically distributed at our Annual Conference. For information on past contests and winners, please check out the bottom of this web page.
Prizes: All participants will receive a CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION
- K-2 (Elementary) $50: one winner per artistic category
- 3-5 (Elementary) $50: one winner per artistic category
- 6-8 (Middle School) $50: one winner per artistic category
- 9-12 (High School) $50: one winner per artistic category
- Grand Prize $100: one winner across all artistic categories
School Entry Fee: $10 for CT COLT members (all posters submitted must be submitted by CT COLT members). If you are not yet a member, you can join through the registration process or by clicking here.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Does the theme have to be articulated on 3D items such as sculptures? No, you may place a card next to the 3D artwork before you take a picture and upload.
- I work at multiple schools. May I submit 15 entries per school at which I work? Yes!
- In my school, we only have 10 entries total across 3 teachers. May be all submit under 1 teacher? Yes.
- Do I have to be a COLT member to submit? Yes.
- Can my students use multiple languages on the artwork? Yes, but the theme should be articulated in English.
Direct all questions about the contest to: Melissa Tubbs tubbsm@ctcolt.org
Questions about other student contests? Contact Judith Ojeda ojedaj@ctcolt.org
Previous Contests
Chair: Melissa Tubbs
Theme: "Languages Celebrate our Differences"
To view winners, click here!
Link above not working? Poster Contest 2021 - Winners!
Theme: "Continuing the Journey to Proficiency"
Chairperson: Judith Ojeda
To view the winning posters and information about the winners, please click HERE.
Pictures of winning posters, 2019
Theme: The Journey to Language Proficiency
Chairperson: Karen Murano (kmurano@region16ct.org)
Deadline: April 1, 2019
Pictures of winning posters, 2018
GRAND PRIZE WINNER
Nicholas Donohew
Greenwich High School
Teacher: Elizabeth Fancher
GRADES K-2 DIVISION WINNER
Aarna Doshi
Western CT AIS Magnet School
Teacher: Maria Sorrentino
GRADES 3-5 DIVISION WINNER
Annabel English
Convent of the Sacred Heart - Greenwich
Sr. Julieta Agrelo
MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION WINNER
Robin Murphy
Convent of the Sacred Heart - Greenwich
Teacher: Shuefung Wang
HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION WINNER
Zoe Seguin
Greenwich High School
Teacher: Elizabeth Fancher
Theme: Being Multilingual: Making My Dreams Come True
Chairperson: Karen Murano (kmurano@hotmail.com)
Pictures of winning posters, 2017
Theme: World Languages: A CAN DO Mindset
Chairperson: Lisa Urso (lurso@reg4.k12.ct.us)
GRAND PRIZE WINNER
Isabelle Jankovich
Greenwich High School
Teacher: Elizabeth Fancher
GRADES K-2 DIVISION WINNER
Molly Sullivan
Noah Wallace School (Farmington)
Teacher: Kristen Tagg
GRADES 3-5 DIVISION WINNER
No Winner
MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION WINNER
Isabella Rosa
Henry James Memorial School
Teacher: Amy Klebart
HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION WINNER
Lizbeth Bermeo
Greenwich High School
Teacher: Elizabeth Fancher
Pictures of winning posters, 2016
Theme: Building Proficiency in Today's Digital Natives
Chairperson: Lisa Urso
GRAND PRIZE WINNER
Christopher Thomas
Greenwich High School
Teacher: Elizabeth Fancher
GRADES K-2 DIVISION WINNER
Zuzana Barnovsky
Western CT Academy of International Studies Magnet School
Teacher: Maria Sorrentino
GRADES 3-5 DIVISION WINNER
Bonnie Bailie
Western CT Academy of International Studies Magnet School
Teacher: Maria Sorrentino
MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION WINNER
Isabella Rosa
Henry James Memorial School
Teacher: Lisa Martocchio
HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION WINNER
Augusta Steen
Greenwich High School
Teacher: Elizabeth Fancher
2015 Contest
GRAND PRIZE WINNER
Christopher Thomas
Greenwich High School (Grade 10)
Teacher: Carole Constandaki
GRADES K-2 DIVISION WINNER
Annamarie Mueller
CREC International Magnet School (Grade 2)
Teacher: Kristen Tagg
GRADES 3-5 DIVISION WINNER
Aditi Malpure
CREC International Magnet School (Grade 4)
Teacher: Kristen Tagg
MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION WINNER
Emily Treadwell
Bolton Center School (Grade 8)
Teacher: Cory Percy
HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION WINNER
Lucia Sintoni
Southington High School (Grade 12)
Teacher: Patrick Nobu
Pictures of winning posters, 2015
GRAND PRIZE WINNER
Christopher Thomas
Greenwich High School (Grade 10)
Teacher: Carole Constandaki
GRADES K-2 DIVISION WINNER
Annamarie Mueller
CREC International Magnet School (Grade 2)
Teacher: Kristen Tagg
GRADES 3-5 DIVISION WINNER
Aditi Malpure
CREC International Magnet School (Grade 4)
Teacher: Kristen Tagg
MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION WINNER
Emily Treadwell
Bolton Center School (Grade 8)
Teacher: Cory Percy
HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION WINNER
Lucia Sintoni
Southington High School (Grade 12)
Teacher: Patrick Nobu
Pictures of winning posters, 2014
GRAND PRIZE WINNER
Rebecca LoPresti
Southington High School
Teacher: Elizabeth Fancher
GRADES K-2 DIVISION WINNER
Isabella Giammarino
CREC International Magnet School
Teacher: Kristen Vrabie
GRADES 3-5 DIVISION WINNER
Faith Mitchell
CREC International Magnet School
Teacher: Kristen Vrabie
MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION WINNER
Leah Pendl-Robinson
Francis Walsh Intermediate School
Teacher: Amanda Smith
HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION WINNER
Amanda Scheffler
Southington High School
Teacher: Elizabeth Fancher
Pictures of winning posters, 2013
2013 Theme: World Languages: Are You Connected?
Chairperson: Robin Bertrand
GRAND PRIZE WINNER
William Zavodjancik, Jr.
Naugatuck High School, Grade 11
Teacher: Anne Marie Chuckrey
GRADES K-2 DIVISION WINNER
Cecilia O'Malley
Washington Primary School, Grade 2
Teacher: Virginia Staugaitis
GRADES 3-5 DIVISION WINNER
Hailey Brunner
Francis Walsh Intermediate School (Branford), Grade 5
Teacher: Susan Rood
MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION WINNER
Bailey Holloway
Henry James Memorial School (Simsbury), Grade 8
Teacher: Amy Watts
HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION WINNER
Jessica Harkness
Joseph A. Foran High School (Milford), Grade 11
Teacher: Charlene Convertino
Pictures of winning posters, 2012
Theme: World Languages: Gateway to the Global Marketplace
Chairperson: James Wildman
GRAND PRIZE WINNER
Haotian Wang
Southington High School
Teacher: Ms. Elizabeth Fancher
LOWER ELEMENTARY WINNER
Harlequin Sullivan
Washington Primary School
Teacher: Mrs. Virginia Staugaitis
UPPER ELEMENTARY WINNER
Grace Salvador
West CT AIS Elementary Magnet School
Teacher: Ms. Maria Sorrentino
MIDDLE SCHOOL WINNER
Danielle Flowers
Bolton Center School
Teacher: Mrs. Corey Percy
HIGH SCHOOL WINNER
Christina Trovato
Southington High School
Teacher: Ms. Renate Ringstad
