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Jerry Tollifson Art Criticism Open

Exhibitions
Student Programming Committee

YAM & YPAE    YAM Flag     Emerging Artists     JTACO

Annual Statehouse Exhibit     
Ohio House of Representatives High School Student Art Exhibit

​Governor's Youth Art
Click Here for the JTACO Entry Guidelines.
Click Here for the JTACO Entry Form.
Click Here for the JTACO Scoring Rubric.
Questions?: jtaco@ohioarted.com
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Jerry Tolliffson Art Criticism Open Previous Winners
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ENTRY DEADLINE: December 21

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.

​This competition is open to students of all Ohio Art Education Association members in grades one through twelve. Prizes will be awarded at four division categories: Grades 1-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, and Grades 9-12. Entries will be judged, blind, by three invited volunteers using the scoring rubric available on the OAEA website. Students with winning entries will be recognized at the OAEA Youth Art Month Celebration in March held at the STRS Building in Columbus. Winning entries will also be featured in an upcoming issue of ArtLine and showcased on the OAEA website.
Jerry Tolliffson Art Criticism Open Previous Winners (CLICK HERE)

2021 Jerry Tollifson Art Criticism Open


Theme: New Beginnings

The competition is open to students of members in grades 1-12. There are four division categories: Grades 1-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, and Grades 9-12. Each entry will be anonymously scored using the scoring rubric available on the OAEA website. There is only one entry per student allowed, and each teacher may submit up to 10 works per division. Students will choose one of the two works presented for their division category. This year, we are working on streamlining the submission process and details for submission as well as guidelines and the scoring rubric will be available on the OAEA website. Entries are due by December 21st. For questions, email JTACO@ohioarted.com
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​9th - 12th Grade Division


6th - 8th Grade Division


3rd - 5th Grade Division


1st - 2nd Grade Division

  • Home
  • About OAEA
    • President's Page >
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    • Organizational Resources >
      • OAEA Financial Statements
    • Professional Development >
      • Summer Symposium
      • Conference Overview
      • 2022 Conference >
        • Conference Speakers
        • Conference Vendors
        • Conference Booklet
        • Registration
        • Hotel Registration
      • Writing Professional Development Goals
      • Earning PDUs
      • Professional Development Blog
      • Ohio's Four-Tiered Licensure Structure
      • Earning Graduate Credit for Leadership
      • Ohio Arts Council
    • Membership >
      • Membership Blog
      • Join OAEA >
        • Circa Society and Awards
        • Affiliate Membership
        • Lifetime Membership
      • Update Membership Profile
    • OAEA Calendar
    • Regions >
      • Regions Blog
      • Central
      • North Central
      • Northeast
      • Northwest
      • Southeast
      • Southwest
      • East
      • West
    • Divisions >
      • Divisions Blog
      • Elementary
      • Middle School
      • Secondary
      • Higher Ed
      • Emeritus
      • Museum
      • PreService
    • PR & Advocacy >
      • PR & Advocacy Blog
      • Advocacy Toolkit
      • State Legislation
      • SLO & Teacher Evaluations
      • Information about NAEA
    • Distinguished Fellows >
      • Fellow Connections
    • Special Interest Groups >
      • TAB/ Choice Interest Group Blog
    • Communications >
      • Ohio ARTline >
        • ARTline Archives
      • Digital Directory
  • OAEA Marketing
    • OAEA Marketing Information
    • 2022 Conference Marketing with OAEA
    • 2021 Conference Vendors
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