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ENTRY DEADLINE: January 13
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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
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
Jerry Tollifson Art Criticism Open 2022
9th - 12th Grade Division
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.
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BANKSY, Crayon for Closure, Kolodny, Banksy, From the collection of: Random Act Projects
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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
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The Jingle Dress Project. 2019. PHOTO BY: EUGENE TAPAHE / TAPAHE PHOTOGRAPHY
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3rd - 5th Grade Division
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Kelly & Kyle Phelps, The Steelworker. 48”x24”x12”. Ceramics Mixed Media, 2018
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1st - 2nd Grade Division
Animals in Art
BANKSY, Crayon for Closure, Kolodny, Banksy, From the collection of: Random Act Projects
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