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Jerry Tollifson Art Criticism Open

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Click Here for the JTACO Entry Guidelines
Click Here to submit JTACO entries
Click Here for the JTACO Scoring Rubric

​Questions?: jtaco@ohioarted.com
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ENTRY DEADLINE: January 13

Jerry Tollifson was one of the Ohio Art Education Association’s most long-standing, beloved, and influential members. His long and colorful career as an artist and educator inspired countless students and teachers across the state. The Jerry Tollifson Art Criticism Open is one way his legacy continues to encourage and shape art students and teachers today.

Jerry conceived this writing competition as an annual opportunity to recognize students for their ability to articulate and compose critical responses to artworks. He promoted the idea that exercising critical thinking and careful observation while discovering an artwork’s deeper meanings empowered students to also build self-discipline and confidence. He saw the competition as another way to engage students in observing, perceiving, analyzing, and interpreting—abilities that show up repeatedly in the Ohio Fine Arts Learning Standards and National Visual Arts Standards, and also have practical relevance in other academic areas and as life skills.

Students compete in one of 4 Divisions:
Division 1 Grades 1 & 2
Division 2 Grades 3 - 5

Division 3 Grades 6 - 8

Division 4 Grades 9 -12

Teachers may submit up to 10 essays, one essay per student.
Each division can select from either artwork #1 or artwork #2 for their writing entries.
Please be sure to refer to the JTACO rubric for guidance on writing.


Theme: Harmony 
Submissions Due: January 12th
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Jerry Tollifson Art Criticism Open 2022

​9th - 12th Grade Division

Firelei Báez: the vast ocean of all possibilities (19°36'16.9
Firelei Báez: the vast ocean of all possibilities (19°36'16.9"N 72°13'07.0"W, 41°30'32.3"N 81°36'41.7"W)2021.
BANKSY, Crayon for Closure, Kolodny, Banksy, From the collection of: Random Act Projects
​BANKSY, Crayon for Closure, Kolodny, Banksy, From the collection of: Random Act Projects

6th - 8th Grade Division

Clasped Hands of Elizabeth and Robert Browning, Harriet Goodhue Hosmer, 1853/1853, From the collection of: National Museum of Women in the Arts
​Clasped Hands of Elizabeth and Robert Browning, Harriet Goodhue Hosmer, 1853/1853, From the collection of: National Museum of Women in the Arts
The Jingle Dress Project. 2019. PHOTO BY: EUGENE TAPAHE / TAPAHE PHOTOGRAPHY
​The Jingle Dress Project. 2019. PHOTO BY: EUGENE TAPAHE / TAPAHE PHOTOGRAPHY

3rd - 5th Grade Division

Our Town 1995 Kerry James Marshall American
Our Town, 1995
Kerry James Marshall
​American

Kelly & Kyle Phelps. The Steelworker. 48”x24”x12”. Ceramics Mixed Media. 2018.
Kelly & Kyle Phelps, The Steelworker. 48”x24”x12”. Ceramics Mixed Media, 2018

1st - 2nd Grade Division
Animals in Art

BANKSY, Crayon for Closure, Kolodny, Banksy, From the collection of: Random Act Projects
​BANKSY, Crayon for Closure, Kolodny, Banksy, From the collection of: Random Act Projects
Marc Chagall I and the Village 1911
Marc Chagall, I and the Village, 1911

  • Home
  • About OAEA
    • Professional Development >
      • Summer Symposium >
        • SS Workshops 2023
      • Conference Overview >
        • Conference Marketing
        • Conference Speakers 2023
        • Conference At-A-Glance 2023
        • Conference Booklet 2023
        • Conference Registration 2023
        • Hotel Registration 2023
        • 2023 Conference Vendors
      • Writing Professional Development Goals
      • Earning PDUs
      • Ohio's Four-Tiered Licensure Structure
      • Earning Graduate Credit for Leadership
      • Ohio Arts Council
    • Organizational Resources >
      • OAEA Financial Statements
      • Minutes
    • President's Page
    • OAEA Calendar
    • Regions >
      • Central
      • North Central
      • Northeast
      • Northwest
      • Southeast
      • Southwest
      • East
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    • Divisions >
      • Elementary
      • Middle School
      • Secondary
      • Higher Ed
      • Emeritus
      • Museum
      • PreService
    • PR & Advocacy >
      • Advocacy Toolkit
      • State Legislation
      • Teacher Evaluations
      • Information about NAEA
    • Awards >
      • OAEA Award Winners
      • Nominations & Submissions Timeline
      • Art Educator of the Year Criteria
      • Art Educator of the Year
    • Distinguished Fellows >
      • Fellow Connections
    • Special Interest Groups >
      • TAB/ Choice Interest Group Blog
    • Communications >
      • Ohio ARTline >
        • ARTline Archives
      • Digital Directory
  • Exhibitions
    • YAM & YPAE
    • YAM Flag & Graphic Design
    • Emerging Artists High School Show
    • Jerry Tollifson Art Criticism Open
    • Annual Statehouse Exhibit
    • Ohio House of Representatives Show
    • Governor's Youth Art Exhibition
  • OAEA Marketing
    • OAEA Marketing Information
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