Cumberland County Emergency Services (CCES) invites the county’s young artists to promote community readiness by participating in the 2025 National Preparedness Month art contest. 🖌️🧑🎨
The winning designs will be showcased in the Cumberland County Emergency Services building, with the winning artist’s information noted. 🏆
All designs must focus on the importance of being prepared for disasters and emergencies. 📦⚡
This campaign serves as a reminder that preparing for emergencies and disasters can help keep individuals, families, and communities safe. 🏠👨👩👧👦
📌 Who Can Enter
• Students in grades K-12
• Must live in or attend school in Cumberland County 🏫
• Two categories: Grades K-5 and Grades 6-12
• One entry per student 🖼️
• Parent/guardian consent required ✍️
🖼️ Art Requirements
• Must be created on canvas (any size)
• Free canvases available while supplies last at:
📍 500 Executive Place, Fayetteville, NC
🕗 Mon-Fri, 8 AM-5 PM (excluding holidays)
• Art must include at least one preparedness or disaster-related theme 🌪️🔥
📅 Deadline to Enter:
All artwork must be dropped off by 5:00 PM on Friday, August 29, 2025
🗳️ Voting & Prizes
Two rounds of public voting:
📆 Round 1: September 1 - September 21
📆 Round 2: September 22 - October 5
Final winners selected by a CCES judging panel 🏅
Prizes and public recognition for top entries 🎁👏
📲 Click here for full rules and submission forms
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https://pub.co.cumberland.nc.us/Forms/ESArtPolicy
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