All students in 3rd - 12th grade can create a 2-D work of art based on this year's anti-bullying theme. Any combination of paint, pencil, ink, crayon, marker, collage, etc. is acceptable. 3-D works cannot be accepted.

Students in 9th - 12th grade may also choose to enter photography. Photography can be either black and white or color. Photos created using digital manipulation are acceptable.

All 2-D art works must be no smaller than 8 1/2" x 11" and no larger than 11" x 14". Photos will be printed no smaller than 8" x 10" and no larger than 11" x 14". Do not mat or frame artwork.

1. Students currently attending any school within the Peoria Unified School District are eligible to participate.

2. Please include the student's name, grade and school on the back of the artwork.

3. Student artwork must be original and have been completed by the student and in no way use images that may infringe on other copyrighted materials.

4. The use of photos that portray real bullying taking place are prohibited.

5. Artwork must be created within the sizes and formats mentioned above.

6. Winners will be invited to attend the Peoria Arts & Cultural Festival on Saturday, March 30 where they will be publicly recognized.

Contest officials will judge artwork from each of the following student entry levels: 3rd grade - 5th grade, 6th grade - 8th grade, 9th grade - 12th grade.

February 15: Artwork due to art teacher or assistant principal.

February 22: All artwork from schools is due to the Public Relations Department.

February 25 - March 1: Artwork will be judged by contest officials.

March 4-8: Winners will be notified.

March 30: Winners will be announced at the Peoria Arts & Cultural Festival.

Call Peoria Unified Public Relations at 623-486-6100 or visit www.PeoriaUnified.org/SchoolSafety