Optimist Club Visual Arts Competition
Sponsored by West Bend Community Memorial Library & Jeff's Spirits On Main
Find the 2025 Visual Arts Competition downloadable info below:
View the Optimist Visual Arts Flyer HERE.
Download the Optimist Visual Arts Entry Form HERE.
View the Optimist Visual Arts Competition Rules HERE.
View the Optimist Visual Arts Flyer HERE.
Download the Optimist Visual Arts Entry Form HERE.
View the Optimist Visual Arts Competition Rules HERE.
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A special Thank You to Jeff's Spirits On Main for sponsoring the cash prizes this year!
View COMPLETE 2025 Competition Rules HERE:
1. Artists must be eleven years old or younger as of October 1, 2024.
2. There are two separate categories of artwork: Paintings & Drawings.
3. The artists may submit only one piece of artwork in each category.
4. The artwork is to reflect the artist’s concept of: "Bringing Out The Best"
5. Artwork must be created in "landscape format" 11" wide by 8.5" high.
6. The deadline to submit all artwork is January, 23, 2025.
7. Submit each painting or drawing with a copy of the entry form to the Circulation/Information desk at the
West Bend Community Memorial Library, (Attn: Terika Koch)
630 Poplar Street, West Bend, WI 53095
Attach a copy of the entry form to the back of each submission.
8. Each entry is judged solely on the quality of the artwork, no names are to be on the front of the artwork. The artist’s name and any other identifiers may not appear on the front of the artwork but must be included on the official Entry Form.
9. The artwork will then be put on public display at the West Bend Community Memorial Library between Jan. 27-Feb 7, 2025, where it will be judged by the public based on its visual quality and its relationship to the topic: "Bringing Out The Best."
10. First, second, and third-place winners in each category as judged by the public will receive an award from the Optimist Club.
11. The two first-place winners (1st place paintings & 1st place drawings) will then be submitted by the West Bend Optimist Club of West Bend to Optimist International for a chance to win a monetary award.
1. Artists must be eleven years old or younger as of October 1, 2024.
2. There are two separate categories of artwork: Paintings & Drawings.
3. The artists may submit only one piece of artwork in each category.
4. The artwork is to reflect the artist’s concept of: "Bringing Out The Best"
5. Artwork must be created in "landscape format" 11" wide by 8.5" high.
6. The deadline to submit all artwork is January, 23, 2025.
7. Submit each painting or drawing with a copy of the entry form to the Circulation/Information desk at the
West Bend Community Memorial Library, (Attn: Terika Koch)
630 Poplar Street, West Bend, WI 53095
Attach a copy of the entry form to the back of each submission.
8. Each entry is judged solely on the quality of the artwork, no names are to be on the front of the artwork. The artist’s name and any other identifiers may not appear on the front of the artwork but must be included on the official Entry Form.
9. The artwork will then be put on public display at the West Bend Community Memorial Library between Jan. 27-Feb 7, 2025, where it will be judged by the public based on its visual quality and its relationship to the topic: "Bringing Out The Best."
10. First, second, and third-place winners in each category as judged by the public will receive an award from the Optimist Club.
11. The two first-place winners (1st place paintings & 1st place drawings) will then be submitted by the West Bend Optimist Club of West Bend to Optimist International for a chance to win a monetary award.
- Submit all paintings and drawings by January, 23 2025.
- Submit each with an attached Entry Form. Download the Entry Form HERE.
- Submit all paintings and drawings by delivering them to the: Circulation/Information Desk (ATTN: Terika Koch) West Bend Community Memorial Library, 630 Poplar Street, West Bend, WI 53095
Optimist Club Essay Contest
Contest begins December 1, 2024!
The 2024-2025 theme is: "How Optimism Has Paved My Road to Success”
The Essay Contest is sponsored by Optimist International to give young people the opportunity to write about their own opinions regarding the world in which they live. The approach can encompass a young person’s personal experience, the experience of their country, or a more historical perspective. In addition to developing skills for written expression, participants also have the opportunity to win a college scholarship through Optimist International!
The first-place winner will receive $150 and a medallion. The second-place winner will receive $100 and a medallion. All other participants will receive a certificate. First and second-place winners will advance to the zone competition. The 1st and 2nd place winners of the Zone Contest will then advance to the District level to compete in a zone competition that should occur in May. Students will be asked to attend the Information Session the Friday before the Saturday competition. Please be prepared to participate and compete in the contest on a Saturday in May (Date TBD). Club winners advance to the District contest to compete for a $2,500 college scholarship. The District-level scholarships are funded by the Optimist International Foundations.
Essay Topic: "How Optimism Has Paved My Road to Success”
What now?: Write your essay, use the participant checklist, and complete the application form found on the Optimist Club of West Bend Facebook page, see this link, or by emailing [email protected] to request an application. Theb Submit the essay to [email protected], or mail it to: Optimist Club of West Bend, P.O. Box 1076, West Bend, WI 53095, or drop it off at Silverbrook Intermediate School, Attn: Principal Roell, Entries must be postmarked or delivered by February 1st. Winners will be contacted and announced in the Daily News and pn the West Bend Optimist Club Facebook page on February 27th.
Got Questions?
Contact contest chair, Lance Roell, by emailing [email protected] or by calling 262-306-8789.
The first-place winner will receive $150 and a medallion. The second-place winner will receive $100 and a medallion. All other participants will receive a certificate. First and second-place winners will advance to the zone competition. The 1st and 2nd place winners of the Zone Contest will then advance to the District level to compete in a zone competition that should occur in May. Students will be asked to attend the Information Session the Friday before the Saturday competition. Please be prepared to participate and compete in the contest on a Saturday in May (Date TBD). Club winners advance to the District contest to compete for a $2,500 college scholarship. The District-level scholarships are funded by the Optimist International Foundations.
Essay Topic: "How Optimism Has Paved My Road to Success”
- Who: Any student under the age of 19 as of 10/1/2024 residing in the West Bend School District boundaries who has not yet graduated from high school. There is no minimum age to participate.
- What: A 700-800 word essay on the theme. See the Optimist Club's Essay Contest Application and review the contest rules carefully for the other essay requirements. We also suggest reading our participant Check List to help guide your successful submission.
- When: Essays must be submitted between December 1, 2024 to February 1st, 2025! Send your essay to [email protected]
- Why: The Club level first place winner will receive $150 and a medallion. The second place winner will receive $100 and a medallion. All other participants will receive a certificate. The first place essay will advance to the district competition and be eligible to win a plaque and $2,500!
What now?: Write your essay, use the participant checklist, and complete the application form found on the Optimist Club of West Bend Facebook page, see this link, or by emailing [email protected] to request an application. Theb Submit the essay to [email protected], or mail it to: Optimist Club of West Bend, P.O. Box 1076, West Bend, WI 53095, or drop it off at Silverbrook Intermediate School, Attn: Principal Roell, Entries must be postmarked or delivered by February 1st. Winners will be contacted and announced in the Daily News and pn the West Bend Optimist Club Facebook page on February 27th.
Got Questions?
Contact contest chair, Lance Roell, by emailing [email protected] or by calling 262-306-8789.
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