Washington Apple Education Foundation Holds 20th Annual ‘Year of the Apple’ Art Contest

The Washington Apple Education Foundation is inviting high school students in Central Washington to participate in the 20th Annual Year of the Apple Art Contest.

Eligible students must be from Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan, Grant, Benton, Franklin, Kittitas, Yakima or Walla Walla County.

Washington Apple Education Foundation spokesperson Faviola Barbosa said that offering the generous prizes is exciting for their foundation.

"We do provide 3 prizes for three people that would be recognized." Barbosa said, "First place is $1,000 cash, that would go to the recipient of the art, and second prize is $500 and third prize is $250."

Barbosa said the quality of the artwork the foundation has received over the 20 years has been outstanding.

In addition to cash prizes for students, the top three winner's art class- teacher will receive a $150 Amazon gift card for art supplies. The Grand Prize winner will also be have the opportunity to see his or her artwork reproduced onto a poster sized calendar. The deadline for entries is May 1, 2022.

"We are looking for original art, it has to be no smaller than 8 and 1/2 by 11 inches, and no larger than 11 by 17. We cannot accept photos or digital images of the art. It has to be the original art work," continued Barbosa.

Contest rules and registration forms may be found at www.waef.org or call (509) 663-7713.

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