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Third Annual Coloring Contest
April 1, 2022 - April 28, 2022
Free
Child Care Connections is a local nonprofit advocating for the well-being and quality care of children. Our Third Annual Coloring contest celebrates early childhood and creates awareness of the important role early childhood plays in your community.
This FREE virtual event spans our six-county service area from April 1st – 28th and features art classes by local artists, prizes, and an awards celebration!
Official Contest Coloring Sheet
Print your official coloring sheet!
Questions, want hardcopies, interested in giving out coloring sheets? Contact Sam at samantha@cccmontana.org
Event Resources & Handouts
Schedule of Events & Virtual Art Classes
Keep an eye out for fun giveaways and virtual events on our Facebook page and here on our website from April 1st – April 28th, including:
-Thursdays in April at 11 am: Kids’ art classes by local artists live or in the replay on our Facebook page and YouTube Channel:
- April 7th- Coil Pots with Teri
- April 14th- Potato Stamps with Hilary and Kynn
- April 21st- Exploring Watercolor with Sandi Van Middendorp
- April- 28th- Details coming soon + Awards Celebration!
-Weekly prize giveaways
-April 22nd – 27th: People’s Choice voting opens to the community
-April 28th at 11 am: Virtual Awards Celebration
Check back soon for a complete schedule of events including virtual art classes that can be joined life or in the replay!
Rules for Entry & Submission
Rules for Entry:
-One entry per child age 0-12 or Caregiver (13+) in Gallatin, Broadwater, Meagher, Park, Jefferson, and Lewis and Clark counties
-Art must be made independently
-Artist’s name and age must be on the front of the page
-Use your imagination and draw what you want to do when you get older!
-Artists must use the Official Coloring Sheet
-Submissions with images of weapons or violence will not be accepted
-The page must be submitted no later than April 27th, 2022 (Note People’s Choice voting starts April 22nd so we encourage early entries whenever possible to make sure that contestants have a fairer chance at becoming one of this year’s Coloring Champions!)
Where do I submit my artwork by April 22nd, 2022?
-Online right here (Submission button coming soon!) or email to Sam at samantha@cccmontana.org
-Mail it to Child Care Connections (CCC)
-Drop off at our CCC Offices in Bozeman or Helena:
—Bozeman: 1143 Stoneridge Drive, Bozeman, MT 59718
—Helena: 901 North Benton Avenue, Helena, MT 59601
Encourage others to enter the contest by sharing the link to this webpage and saying, (hint: copy and paste to make it easy!) “I entered the Third Annual Coloring Contest! #LetsColor22 cccmontana.org/event/letscolor22” Share photos of your entry for inspiration!
Don’t forget to VOTE! People’s Choice Voting is an important piece of the Coloring Contest. Learn more below.
People's Choice Voting
Help select the winners for each age category by voting on your favorite entries!
How to vote:
- Vote from April 22nd – April 27th! Add it to your calendar HERE
- Vote top three favorite submissions for each age category using the links below
- Note: Please be respectful of all contest participants by submitting your votes for each category one time per voter.
Who can vote:
- Anyone! Kids, families, parents, caregivers, teachers, friends, neighbors, community members… and more!
- Encourage others to vote by sharing the link to this webpage and saying, (hint: copy and paste to make it easy!) “I voted for my favorite Coloring Contest Entries! #LetsColor22 cccmontana.org/event/letscolor22”
Where to Vote: Use the links below! Please vote in all six age categories.
- Vote: Ages 0-2
- Vote: Ages 3-4
- Vote: Ages 5-6
- Vote: Ages 7-9
- Vote: Ages 10-12
- Vote: Caregiver (Ages 13+)
Voting terms:
All art submitted to Child Care Connections 3nd Annual Coloring Contest is original work by artists in our community. Please do not replicate without the artists’ permission.
Multiple individuals in one household or group can vote from the same computer or phone (example: parent and child, or teacher and students). Each individual should vote only once. Please be honest about this and do not return multiple times to vote on one entry) Entries suspected of “rigged” voting may be disqualified.
Questions? Contact Sam at samantha@cccmontana.org
Awards
Join us live or in the replay on our Facebook page and YouTube Channel to celebrate the finalists of the 2022 Coloring Contest!
WHEN: April 28th, 11 am
WHERE: Live or in the replay on CCC’s
PRIZES: The two finalists with the most People’s Choice Votes in each age category will receive:
— A custom contest apron, great to use during art time!
— Age-appropriate art supply bundle to keep you coloring!
P.S. Don’t forget to vote for your favorite artists in each age category! Learn more about voting under People’s Choice above.
Visit and share our Facebook Event HERE!
Interested in supporting the event by giving out coloring sheets? Contact Sam at samantha@cccmontana.org
Event Sponsorship
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, event Sponsorships help us increase awareness of our critical services for children, families, and early childhood professionals. Click HERE to see our event Sponsorship Benefits. Cash and in-kind donations are greatly appreciated.
Event Sponsors:
Montana Radio Company, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, and Helena Independent Record
Thank you!
