The pencil portrait awards program is limited to Kindergarten – Sixth grade students from Fordsville Elementary School
Student submissions must be created specifically for this program. Entries must not have earned prior awards.
Portrait or Head Only. Subjects can include Humans, Animals , Wildlife or Fantasy Characters.
In 2018 the required Medium is pencil as it was Rex Denton Jr.’s favorite. No colored pencils please. Standard No. 2 (HB) is in the middle others include 4H – 9B. Drawing paper will be provided.
At least five (5) qualified judges will review each portrait and enter a numerical score with age and grade consideration. All scores will be entered into and tabulated by a database.
Every participating student will receive a certificate of achievement. 1st, 2nd and 3rd Places will be awarded to each grade level with one Best Overall award. Click below to learn about Runner ups and all the awards.
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Registration was August 20th-September 20th. The deadline is the close of school on September 20, 2018.
Guidelines and Registrations forms can be downloaded or picked up at Fordsville Elementary School or the Fordsville L & N Depot Museum.
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The Awards Presentation took place on Thursday, October 18th, 2018 at Fordsville Elementary School (in the Gym) at 1:00 p.m.
32 Ridge Road – Fordsville, KY 42343
270-929-5792