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Jerry Tollifson Art Criticism Open


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Ohio House of Representatives High School Student Art Exhibit


Click Here for the JTACO Entry Guidelines
Click Here for the JTACO Scoring Rubric


​Questions?: [email protected]
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ENTRY DEADLINE CLOSED: 
​January 19, 2024



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 19th
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​Click here for a downloadable PDF of the 2024-2025 information and images

Jerry Tollifson Art Criticism Open 2024-2025

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​9th - 12th Grade Division

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6th - 8th Grade Division

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3rd - 5th Grade Division

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1st - 2nd Grade Division

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  • Home
  • About OAEA
    • Membership
    • Professional Development >
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      • Annual Conference >
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      • 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
    • Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
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    • Regions >
      • Central
      • North Central
      • Northeast
      • Northwest
      • Southeast
      • Southwest
      • East
      • West
    • 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
      • Robart Memorial Fund
    • Special Interest Groups >
      • TAB/ Choice Interest Group Blog
      • ASE Ohio
    • Communications >
      • Ohio ARTline >
        • ARTline Archives
  • Exhibitions
    • Youth Art Month
    • 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
  • Join OAEA
    • Member Benefits
    • Update Membership Profile
    • Circa Society and Awards
    • Affiliate Membership
    • Lifetime Membership
  • Foundation
    • Classroom Incentive Grant
    • Teacher Enrichment Grant
    • Research Grant Program
    • Scholarships
  • Contact Us
  • OAEA Marketing
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