Malheur Maker Faire

ART CHALLENGE

April 5, 2025 

Four Rivers Cultural Center , Ontario, Oregon

Theme: A Day in Our Community

Depict our community: The nature, people, and spaces, by showing moments of work, rest, play, connection, and joy. 

The Frontier STEM Hub – Malheur ESD and Oregon State University Extension is sponsoring an art challenge for spring 2025. 

The contest is open to artists from grades 4th-12th in Malheur County. Public school, private school, and home school students are welcome to apply.

This will be a juried competition. The theme of the challenge is: A Day in Our Community. Depict our community: The nature, people, and spaces, by showing moments of work, rest, play, connection, and joy. All art should reflect the theme and can feature any interpretation by the artist. All entries should be submitted with a brief artist’s statement about the artist and work. (Art Explanation Card)  

Art Challenge winners will be chosen based on grade/age, connection to the theme, and quality of the art.  Artist submissions will be displayed at the 

Malheur Maker Faire, April 5, 2025, at the Four Rivers Cultural Center in Ontario. 

Wondering how your art will be judged? View the evaluation sheet the judges will be using by clicking here. 

Timeline: 

By Friday, February 7, 2025 - A preliminary submission notice must be completed by the artist/school. 

By Friday, February 28th - Art must be delivered to show and be judged. Contact Nickie Shira at nickie.shira@malesd.org to arrange art drop-off or pick-up. 

April 5, 2025 Malheur Maker Faire 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Submitted art on display 

Submission Details/Requirements:

• Size requirements: No larger than 12” X 16” (If needed, 12”X16” matboards will be provided to display art. Available for 4th - 12th-grade students only)

• Art must be capable of hanging on a wall

• Completed Artist Statement Form must be attached to each art submission

• All art must be labeled with the artist's first and last name and school on the back of the artwork