When listening to music, several pictures may come to mind depending upon the tune, the instruments used in the music and the personal experiences of the listener. The interpretation of a piece of music is not the same from one person to another. Through the annual The Color of Music art contest, students are able to express themselves using artwork as their voice to share their interpretation of a piece of music.

The Color of Music is presented by the Jackson Symphony League for students in kindergarten through the eighth grade. It is in its twenty-second year with the goals of:

• Providing an opportunity for listening to and visually interpreting classical music.
• Increasing awareness of The Jackson Symphony and familiarize students with repertoires presented by The Jackson Symphony.
• Encouraging a lifelong appreciation of symphonic music by young people.

Each year, students across West Tennessee have shared their artistic talent and creativity producing beautiful artwork that has brought to life the number of music selections chosen over the years for the contest. The music selections for this year are “Carmen-Habanera”, by George Bizet and “La Traviata – Brindisi” by Giuseppe Verdi. Students are to listen to the music and choose one piece to interpret through art.

One of the nice things about this competition is you do not have to be an artist to participate. The student is challenged to share his interpretation, which alone is art.

There are a number of categories for which students will be recognized with prizes including cash, T-shirts, art supplies and symphony tickets. Student winners will be presented at an awards ceremony that will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. Finalist entries will be on display at the center in the lobby. The winning pieces of The Jackson Symphony League Bravo Award; the Conductor Awards; Blue Ribbon and Honorable Mention Awards will be displayed at another TBD location in Jackson. All prize-winning artwork will also be available online for viewing.

If your homeschool student would like to participate, please contact Jennifer Smeltser to receive the contest packet. All art submissions must be submitted to Jennifer Smeltser by Friday, January 25, 2019. Read the rules, so you may learn how your student may participate. The contest is open to students in Madison County and its surrounding counties (i.e.: Carroll, Chester, Crockett, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Madison, McNairy and Weakley) only.

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Showing off your best creativity could place your artwork on the front of the official 12th Annual Hatchie Fall Fest T-shirts that will be worn by festival goers and anyone else who has a keen sense for fashion. The design competition is open to everyone, so that includes you and the only requirement is the words “Hatchie Fall Fest” must be incorporated into your design.

The Hatchie Fall Fest has been held annually in Brownsville, Tennessee on the third Saturday of October for 13 years. Although the festival is a community event and highlights the best of Brownsville and Haywood County, people from all over Tennessee and beyond attend. Hatchie Fall Fest is a family-fun and free-to-attend day full of music, children’s activities, arts and crafts, wrestling, cake and pie competitions and so much more. The art contest is another was to promote community and the annual festival. Artists are encouraged to submit entries for the contest, but you do not have to be a skilled or highly recognized artist to compete.

“This is a great opportunity for young people to showcase their creativity and I hope an encouragement to those with artistic talents to pursue their passion,” said Sonya Clark. Director of the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center in Brownsville. “Expressing yourself through art is a great way to connect for youth and adults.”

Clark is one of the many dedicated volunteers who put on the annual festival in Brownsville where the center is located. The West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center offers a number of opportunities for you to learn more about the Brownsville and Haywood County community. Did you know the oldest synagogue – Son Bonds, Tina Turner and Jarvis Varnado all have roots in Brownsville? That should be plenty to give you inspiration to design the winning T-shirt, which would earn you:

• $100 cash
• Four (4) complimentary t-shirts.
• Recognition on the Festival websites with a link to artist website, if applicable.
• Recognition throughout the festival.

“We will display all entries during the month of October (maybe before) and while the festival is in Brownsville. We love all of West Tennessee and want to create a family friendly atmosphere for everyone,” said Clark.

Artists may submit one entry, with up to a maximum of three colors and using any medium. Consideration should be given to the artwork being used on light and dark colored shirts. Along with the name of the event, it is suggested artists include “Brownsville, Tennessee” and “2016” in their artwork. Submissions are due by Sunday, May 1 and may be delivered electronically or by mail or hand.

Electronically: E-mail to info@hatchiefallfest.com. Entries should have the subject line “T-shirt Design Contest.” Accepted files are ai., eps. or pdf files, which are preferred, but .psd or high resolution .jpegs are fine as well. Include your name, address, telephone number and age (if 18 or under).

By mail or hand: Delta Heritage Center, Attn: Sonia Clark, 121 Sunny Hill Cove, Brownsville, TN 38012.

Read more about the contest. Call (731) 779-9000 for more information.

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