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VFW Auxiliary National Illustrating America Art Contest An Art contest for eligible students in grades K-8 2023-2024
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A patriotic art contest for elementary and middle/junior high school students that encourages students’ artistic abilities and rewards their hard work. It’s fun to see how our youth see the world through their drawings and paintings.
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The contest consists of three grade divisions: K-2, 3-5 and 6-8. There are National awards for first, second and third place in each grade division
First Place Winners 2023-2024
First Place
Department of Indiana
Nicholas F.
Age 7, 1st Grade
Medium: Acrylic Paint
Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 1282
New Castle, Indiana
First Place
Department of Minnesota
Delia J.
Age 11, 5th Grade
Medium: Acrylic Paint
Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 1782
White Bear Lake, Minnesota
First Place
Department of Arizona
Ailis Z.
Age 11, 6th Grade
Medium: Acrylic Paint
Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 7968
Apache Junction, Arizona
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