Results of the 2006 Poster Art Contest!
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Ten
individuals were selected as winners in the State
Council’s 5th Poster Art Contest, "Be Healthy and
Enjoy Life!"
1st Place: Brenda Stewart, "Healthy People Enjoying Life"
2nd Place: Steven Mattos, "Dancing in the Sunshine By the Sea"
3rd Place
(tie):
Diana Joroski, "Take
Time to Enjoy the Flowers" and
Gordon Shepard, "Quit
Smoking, Exercise, Eat Right and Get Regular Check-ups to Stay Healthy"
Congratulations to the following who received Honorable Mention: Jason Arvizu; Melody Baleria; Robert Best; Sarit Halo; and Mildred Pineda. The poster art contest recognizes and celebrates the creativity in all of us. All the artists have given us the opportunity to see the power and influence of art in all of our lives.
The contest was open to all Californians with developmental disabilities. The purpose of the contest is to recognize and showcase the artistic talents of individuals with developmental disabilities and increase public awareness and understanding of all people with disabilities. The artists were requested to submit original artwork that depicted individuals enjoying life and making good decisions to be healthy and happy in all facets of life.
Contest winners received their awards on January 30, 2007 at the Council meeting. Click here to download and print a small version of the 2006 poster. If you would like a full-size copy of the 2006 Poster, please contact the Council office.
2005 Poster Art Contest Results
Congratulations to the winners of the 2005 Poster Art Contest, “Believe and Achieve,” selected from among 82 eligible entrants:
1st Place: Jaimal Guynn -- "A
Road to New Beginnings"
2nd Place: Kristina Woodruff -- "Cyclist"
3rd Place: Deborah Gile -- "Torch Run"
2004 Poster Art Contest Results
Congratulations to the winners of "Yes, I Can!" the 2004 Poster Art Contest, selected from among 114 participants:
1st Place: Robert C. Best -- “We’re Taking it to the
Top”
2nd Place: Craig White -- “Yes I Can Have a Career in the Graphic Arts”
3rd Place: Jack McCarty -- “Reaching for the Sun"
Congratulations also to Honorable Mention winners: Lynn Cherico, Joseph Choe, Yobani Moreira, Ellen Smedley, Justin Swanson, and David Ulloa.
2003 Contest Results
Congratulations to the 2003 Poster Art Contest winners, announced November 20, 2003 at the Workability Conference in Ontario:
1st
Place: Alison Salo
2nd Place: James Ervin
3rd Place: John Ezell
The Council also congratulates the following artists who received Honorable Mentions: Sherrie Lynne Auren, Robert Best, Vanessa Dillard, Sarit Halo, Karen Jackson, Sharon Mauck, Anna Mazzarini, Wayne McClain, and Francis "Corky" Shull. Thank you to all of the 60 artists with developmental disabilities who entered the 2003 Contest.
Valued, Safe and Respected, the 2003 Poster, is available on this website or by contacting the Council office. Also available on this website is the mini-version of Hire Value, the 2002 Council Art Poster.
The California State Council on Developmental Disabilities appreciates the collaboration and assistance of the National Arts and Disability Center and California Arts Council on this project.