2024 Día de los Muertos Coloring Contest

CONTEST PERIOD: 
The coloring contest begins Monday, September 16 - Thursday, October 17.
Pick up entry forms and guidelines in the Children's Library.

ORIGINALITY:
All work must be colored by the student

GUIDELINES FOR ARTWORK:
The 2024 Día de los Muertos coloring contest is open to the students of the Verde Valley grades 1st through 8th grade. Limit to one entry per student.

Submit one (1) artwork in your corresponding category in the following media:

• 1st and 2nd grade - Crayon
• 3r grade - Colored pencil
• 4th and 5th grade - Colored pencil
• 6th grade - Colored pencil
• 7th and 8th grade - Colored pencil

ENTRIES:
Pick up entry packet in the Children’s Library beginning Monday, September 16, 2024, at 10am.
All entrants must submit their artwork to the Library by 6:30pm on Thursday, October 16, 2024. 

DISPLAY:
Official entries submitted will be displayed in children's area of the library from October 23 through November 9 and contest winners will be notified October 22, 2024.

PRIZES:
Art Supplies will be awarded for each 1st place category, 5 categories total.
2nd and 3rd place prize winners in each category will also be announced.

ART EVENT:
The coloring art contest will culminate with a celebration on Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 5p-7p in the Terracotta Room. Winners will be honored, and prizes will be distributed. 

Hands-on Workshops  

The library is offering four hands-on workshops, beginning Thursday, September 26 at 4p in the Terracotta Room. The workshops provide an in-depth look at the "Ofrenda" (offering), a central element of the Día de los Muertos celebration and allows participants to engage with the symbols and traditions associated with this meaningful holiday.

The workshops are designed as after-school programs for families and students. Día de los Muertos or, Day of the Dead, is a cherished celebration in Mexico and other Latin American countries, honoring both life and death. It is a time when families come together to remember and celebrate loved ones who have passed away, transforming mourning into joy.

The “Ofrenda” plays a pivotal role in this celebration, symbolizing the connection between the living and the deceased. In 2008, UNESCO recognized Día de los Muertos as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, emphasizing its importance in preserving indigenous cultural traditions. The Latino community is a significant and vibrant part of Camp Verde and the Verde Valley. Celebrating diverse cultures strengthens our community and enriches our collective experience.

For more information or to register, please contact the Leticia Ancira at 928-554-8397.