I am happy to report that there have been a total of thirty-seven separate pieces submitted for the CoV-ART Children’s Art Contest. The announcement of prizes were made at 12:00pm on April 10th via a Facebook Live at Your Health Forum.
The theme was to develop a positive message related to how we are addressing the COVID-19 pandemic or to instill hope. Alternatively, a younger child may have decided to use the art to explore how they feel during this time.
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WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT
Congratulations go to all the children who submitted artwork for the CoV-ART children’s contest! Thanks for the votes; these were factored in with the selections.
First Place ($200): Tyler, Submission #34
Second Place ($75): Matias, Submission #12
Third Place ($50): Kelsey, #7 and Kalea, #5 tied!
Honorable Mentions ($25)
Diana #30
Audrey #18
Steliana #22
Sophia #23
Belle #35
Milo #13
Solomon #2
Congratulations to our winners! It was incredibly difficult to choose between all the beautiful and thoughtful works.
We will communicate with you within 1 week by email. The prizes can be “delivered” via PayPal or Venmo (easiest).
Every entrant will also receive a downloadable link to a free e-book copy of Pepe Finds His Way ! Every entrant may also have a chance for their artwork to be featured (and the artist credited!) in a future book or compilation.
Thanks for allowing me to be a part of this experience with you! Don’t forget to check out our Cov-ART General Contest that is still accepting submissions until April 23rd.
We may decide on running another children’s contest with new submissions in the next few weeks! If you have something that you would like to be included in the gallery, we can place it on the site as well. Just email me at yhfcirino@gmail.com.
Sincerely,
Christopher Cirino, DO MPH
Here is the video with the announcements (e.g. excuse the sticky notes :))!
Please enjoy the gallery of participants below!
Gallery of Children’s Art Submissions
Submission #1: Vincent, Age 11

COVID-19 Storm with Umbrella Protection
Submission #2: Solomon, Age 9

We’re not giving up, COVID-19
Submission #3: Juliette, Age 11

Welcome to Corona Town
Submission #4: Emma, Age 9
Submission #5: Kalea Kosche, Age 14

Sun Over a Darkened City
Submission #6: Maren, age 15 and Claire, age 7
Submission #7: Kelsey, Age 13

6 Feet Apart but Still Close at Heart
Submission #8: Emma, Age 9

Bye Bye COVID-19
Submission #9: Juliette, Age 11
Submission #10: Enzo, Age 7

Don’t Get COVID-19
Submission #11: Jordyn, Age 13

Protected by an Umbrella of Hope, Family and Friends
Submission #12: Matias, Age 11
Submission #13: Milo, Age 11

COVID-19 inspired Poem: Spring Has Sprung
Submission #14: Phoebe, Age 9
Submission #15: Wyatt, Age 12

Normal Days vs Corona Days
Submission #16: Gus, Age 9

Inside Versus Outside during COVID-19
Submission #17: Carly, Age 5

Perspectives
Submission #18: Audrey, Age 14
Submission #19: Jazlene, Age 11

Coronavirus is a Stranger Thing
Submission #20: Hailey, Age 7

Towers of Toilet Paper
Submission #21: Paige, Age 5

Gratitude Wheel
Submission #22: Steliana, Age 11
Submission #23: Sophia Orantes, Age 12
Submission #24: Sophia Orantes, Age 12

Mona Lisa with a roll of TP
Submission #25: Sophia Orantes, Age 13

Bob Ross-inspired Chalk Art
Submission #26, Nathan, Age 11

Covid-19 Informational Art
Submission #27, Aiden, Age 7

“The colors stand for my emotions. I feel mad & sad. I mostly feel sad. I drew the virus so everyone know I feel that way because of the virus.”
Submission #28, Melanie, Age 6

“I feel sad, angry, and I could cry that the coronavirus is here, and it could make people very sick or die. I hope people can stay healthy.”
Submission #29: Mazzy, Age 9

The World is Trapped by Coronavirus
Submission #30: Diana, Age 11
Submission #31: Larry, Age 7
Submission #32: Kayden, Age 15
Submission #33: Emily, Age 10
Submission #34: Tyler, Age 13

God, Can You Hear Us?
Submission #35: Belle Cirino
Submission #36: Juliette, Age 11
Submission #37: Mykeah, Age 14
News coverage of the CoV-ART Children’s Art Contest
Submission #18, Submission #24, Submission #22
So many great artists out there! It was a tough choice, but we chose according to the theme of the art contest which was to instill hope and show kindness during these times.
Our top 3 are #7, # 35 and # 30
Thank you so much for organizing this event!!
Nathan age 11 is the best one!
Could you rate a second and third. Thanks for participating in the voting !!
Submission #18 by Audrey age 14
Submission #11
Submission #7
First place, #7 … a most caring sentiment … following the rule without losing compassion and kindness
Second, #32 … can’t be more simple … just wash yo hands
Third, #10 … simply don’t get sick … best advice
Our top 3 are #23, 24, 25. Sophia did a great job!
I like 18, 23, and 30 the best.
#5, #7, #17
❤️#23!!! Then #7 and #24.
Amazing thank you for organizing this!
3,4 & 7
Such a great job from everyone! I especially liked #18, #23, #24.
jankent46@gmail.com (Janet Kent) Votes for #7 , #31 and #10
I would rate 18 first and second 23 and 24 is also good. I like 18 because it was eye catching and showed multiple ways to stop the virus..
#26
#34
#22
30 is the best, 2 and 12 – is so good too
23, 24, and 25
27, 28, 34
12,30,35
12,25, 35
#12
#4
#35
12
25
30
#12 is the best one and then #7 and #4.
34, 35, and 19
34, 35, 14
#12
#25
#10
FIRST PLACE: #12 (MY FAVORITE!!!!)
SECOND PLACE: #27
THIRD PALCE: # 34