25 Sep 2017

2017 Youth Acequia Art Contest

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Sembrando Semillas Atrisco Site -Photo taken by Travis Mckenzi  
 

Youth Acequia Art Contest
For ages 4 – 18 years
 
“What does acequia culture mean to you?
“Why are acequias important to your family, culture, or community?”
 
Get Creative! Submit photos, poems, videos, paintings, sketches, mixed media, models, and MORE!
 
You could win the following prizes:
 
1st Place: $75.00 & NMAA T-Shirt | 2nd Place: $50.00 & NMAA T-Shirt | 3rd Place: $25.00 & NMAA T-shirt
*Winners will be recognized at the 2017 Congreso de las Acequias!
 
Acequias & Irrigation
This category will give artists an opportunity to depict the beauty, ingenuity and operation of acequia and irrigation techniques in your family or community. Use this category to display the beautiful water flowing through a headgate or field.
Cultural Traditions
This category can allow artists to highlight the planting of seeds, the harvest, spiritual or community gatherings around food and agriculture. Seasonal activities that celebrate food, water, and land.
Food Preservation
Get inspired by your taste buds and food staples. Use art to highlight special crops, food and preservation techniques used in your community! Matanzas, canning, making chicos, ristras or grinding atole! The options are endless!
Animals, Gardens, & Family
Honor your garden, livestock, and family working hard in their field. Use this category to depict beautiful landscapes or people working the land.
 
Art must be submitted by October 13, 2017
Submissions must be sent either by mail or electronically, in high resolution jpeg format. Please mail to NM Acequia Association 805 Early Street Bldg. B, Suite 203 Santa Fe, NM 87505 or email to olivia@lasacequias.org along with the following information:
 
Name of Artist
Town
Acequia Name
County
Category
Art description or title
 
*Participants are limited to one entry per category.
 
Terms and conditions: Upon photo submission, you agree to the use of your photo(s) in NMAA materials including but not limited to publications, calendar, website pages, and outreach materials. Photo credit will be given where appropriate.