I am writing on behalf of Capital Hoedown Country Music Festival to let you know about our new Graphic Design contest that we have launched for the month of March. We are currently accepting design submissions for our Capital Hoedown 2012 official festival t-shirt. The winner gets four 3-Day GA Passports to Capital Hoedown 2012 and four t-shirts which they helped to create. It is also a great portfolio piece for any artist or graphic designer looking to build their experience and gain visibility.

To see the full contest rules, please visit http://goo.gl/6Fo0s I encourage you to pass this along to your network. Should you have any questions about the contest or the festival itself you can reach me at the contact info below.

Thanks and have a great day!

2nd Annual Cock Show @ The Atomic Rooster - 303 Bank St.
Saturday, October 2nd   9pm - 2am
This year's Cock Show will coincide with the Atomic Rooster's 3rd year anniversary. There will be bands, food, drinks, and roosters galore.  Join us for the party!
Participate in the show by dropping off an original painting/ drawing/ photo/ etc. of a rooster at the bar by Sunday, September 26th. The Cock Show will be on display for 5 weeks, in which time the patrons of the restaurant will vote for their favorite rooster - The image of the winning rooster will be on the Atomic Rooster's coasters until The Cock Show rolls around again.
Please include with your rooster a label with the price of your artwork, and also be sure to leave your contact information.

Animation Festival Announces Kids Jury Contest
Kids to judge films and TV shows made for them
Ottawa, Ont. (August 24, 2010)--The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) is inviting local kids to enter its annual Kids Jury contest.  Ten animation enthusiasts, ranging from the ages of 9 to 14 years old, will be chosen to judge this year’s competition of short films or TV series made for kids.
To be chosen for the jury, local kids are invited to write a one-pager describing why their favourite animated character is the best cartoon ever.  Ten lucky winners will be whisked away to the Canadian Museum of Civilization on Saturday, October 23, 2010 to watch either short animated films or TV series made for children.  They will pick their favourite films or TV shows and award prizes on stage to the winning filmmakers on Sunday, October 24, 2010.
“We are always delighted to read kids’ perspectives on their favourite cartoon characters.  Writing an essay gives these kids an opportunity to put their thoughts down on paper and gain a better understanding of a jury’s role when judging a film or TV show,” said OIAF Managing Director Kelly Neall.  “Why sit at home watching cartoons, when you can sit at a spectacular venue like the Canadian Museum of Civilization and watch cartoons there!” added Neall.
To enter the OIAF’s Kids Jury contest, the one-pagers must be submitted by e-mail: info@animationfestival.ca, by fax: (613) 232-6315, or by regular mail: Ottawa International Animation Festival, 2 Daly Avenue, Suite 120, Ottawa, K1N 6E2.  The kids must include their name, age and an e-mail address or phone number where they can be reached.
The contest deadline is 4:00 p.m. on September 24, 2010.  The winners will be announced at the OIAF News Conference to be held during the first week of October.
The OIAF is also offering other activities for kids and teens at this year’s Festival including: free animation workshops and special screenings.  Kids and teens can get more information by visiting the OIAF’s Toon Apprentice website: www.toonapprentice.ca.  Toon Apprentice is an educational resource aimed at teaching kids, teens, their parents and their teachers about the world of animation.
About OIAF
The Ottawa International Animation Festival is one of the world’s leading animation events, providing screenings, exhibits, workshops and entertainment since 1976.  The annual five-day event brings art and industry together in a vibrant hub that attracts more than 27,000 artists, production executives, students and animation fans from across Canada and around the world.  OIAF 2010 will be held in Ottawa, Ontario from October 20 to 24.  For more information, please visit: www.animationfestival.ca.
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For media inquiries, please contact:
Mylene Sayo
Media and Marketing
Ottawa International Animation Festival
(613) 232-8769
media@animationfestival.ca

Show us what Terry Fox means to you!
Using the medium of your choice, create a 30th Anniversary Terry Fox Run Poster for the Ottawa Run.  Posters must be no larger than 11” x 17” and should be dropped off at a Wallack’s location* by August 20th, 2010.
There will be plenty of prizes and the winners will present their posters at the Opening Ceremonies of the Ottawa Run on Sunday, September 19th.

• There are two age categories: 7-12, 13-18
• Participants must clearly indicate their name, age on September 19, 2010, telephone number and school on the back of their poster
• Artists can pick up their poster on September 19th at the Ottawa Terry Fox Run at Anniversary Park between 10 am and 3 pm or contact organizers for other arrangements.  Posters not claimed will be kept by the organizers.
• Terry Fox Run organizers and Wallack’s are not responsible for lost or damaged posters.
• Wallack’s locations include: 231 Bank St. (downtown), 3657 Richmond Rd (Nepean), 2012 Tenth Line Rd (Orleans)
• Questions?  Visit our facebook page “Ottawa Terry Fox Run” or phone: 613-239-4142