The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab is celebrating its 50th year. To commemorate the milestone, TVMDL is sponsoring a coloring and art contest for Texas 4-H members.

Clover Kids Coloring Contest (kindergarten to 2nd grade): TVMDL’s 50th anniversary logo contains images of the many species of animals tested each day at TVMDL. Clover Kids can print the logo and express their creativity in coloring the image. First, second and third place will be awarded.

4-H Members Art Contest (3rd to 12th Grade): Contestants can draw, paint or photograph an image that depicts the important role that animal health plays in your 4-H project or club. First, second and third place prizes will be awarded to outstanding 4-H members in the age groups of Junior, Intermediate and Senior for the following categories:

  • Drawing/Painting
  • Photography

Paint or drawing material may be used in the coloring and drawing/ painting contests (i.e., watercolor, tempera, poster or acrylic paint; pencil, charcoal, colored chalk, pastels, oil pastels, colored pencils, markers, crayons).

All entries will be submitted via 4-H CONNECT by Saturday, April 1, 2017. No late entries will be accepted for this contest.

In order to present your drawing/painting or photograph in the most presentable manner you will need to follow these entry specifications:

Drawing/Painting/Coloring: Artwork must be scanned or have a digital photo taken of the work. Scan must be at least 300 dpi resolution, but not exceed a file of 1 MB. Your artwork must be large enough for judges to see detail while still being smaller than 1 MB.

Photographs: Photos should be submitted at a size of 8”x10” at 300 dpi.

Collegiate 4-H members and TVMDL staff will judge the entrants into each category and determine a first, second and third place winner. Judging will be based on the following criteria:

  • Interpretation of the theme
  • Technical skill
  • Originality and creativity
  • Artistic ability

First place winners will receive a rosette, image displayed at TVMDL headquarters and 50th anniversary events and a $100 gift card. Second place will receive a rosette, image displayed at TVMDL headquarters and a $75 gift card. Third place will receive a rosette, image displayed at TVMDL headquarters and a $50 gift card.

Winners will be notified in mid-May. Awards will be presented during an event at the 2017 Texas 4-H Roundup.

Click here for more information on the contest.