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Celebrate Latino heritage by creating an original piece inspired by individuals fostering hope and unity in the world. Express through visual arts, spoken word, or music, showcasing the power of embracing ideals upheld by heroes like Susan Lopez. Unleash your creativity with a two-dimensional masterpiece that captures the spirit of unity within Latinx culture. Embrace your artistic vision to reflect the essence of hope and diversity, honoring the influence of Latino voices in shaping a harmonious global society. Showcasing your originality, pay homage to the significant contributions of Latinos igniting change through their actions and beliefs. Let your artwork be a beacon of inspiration and solidarity, resonating with the vibrant tapestry of Latino heritage.
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Art Entry Guidelines Guidelines: Select a Latino or Latina who has made a significant contribution in the world to inspire hope and unity. Create a title for the art or performance piece containing the phrase, “ ________exemplifies embracing ________.” Examples of Visual and Performing Arts Submissions: • Original Play • Original Musical Lyrics • Original Poem/Spoken Word • Video captures of performances should not exceed 3 minutes. • Artwork must be two-dimensional and must not exceed 24” X 48” • Medium can be mixed, watercolor, acrylic, oil, pen, pencil, crayon, chalk, or marker on any type of paper or canvas • Student’s original signature should be at the bottom right corner or on the back of the art piece Submission: Each entry must include a completed title page and attached photo of art piece (pages 4 & 5) Do not submit the original artwork. Artistic pieces are to be uploaded as photos or videos with the accompanying Title Page to bit.ly/AEMPLatinoArt in the following saved format: School Name.Grade.FirstLastName Euclid.2.SusanLopez Art Contest Questions can be directed to: cindy.marquez@lausd.net
Art Entry Criteria As your schools participate in celebrating Latino Heritage Month, please select the top artistic pieces to submit for consideration in our contest. School-Level Contest Guidelines • Each school is responsible for selecting one First Place winner from each grade level span, K-1, 2-3, 4-5, 6-8, 9-12, to submit to bit.ly/AEMPLatinoArt • Judging is based on the National Core Arts Standards. To access the Standards, visit: bit.ly/COREART Art Contest Questions can be directed to: cindy.marquez@lausd.net
Title Page:Latino Heritage Month Art Contest Student Name: ______________________________________________ Title of Work/Medium: __________________________________________________________ Description/Inspiration: __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ How did you get interested in art, music, dance, poetry and filmmaking? __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ School Name, staff contact person’s name and email address: ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Student’s Home Address, Telephone Number ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Send to: cindy.marquez@lausd.net or upload to bit.ly/AEMPLatinoArt on/before 10/15/16, 5:00 PM
Resources and Extension Activities Arts and Cultures • Latino Cultures in the United States http://ow.ly/M6qu30f7tqv Language Arts Extensions • Create an “I am” poem to accompany the artwork: http://www.tnellen.com/cybereng/portrait.html http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/lesson_images/lesson391/I-am-poem.pdf Consortium for Latin American Studies Programs http://www.claspprograms.org/pages/detail/80/Curriculum History/Social Science Extensions • Students research contemporary Latinas and Latinos who are embracing hope and unity. Students write an informational report on that person or social movement • Students create a Chicano Pop-Up book around the subject of study