2016- 2018

ARTS
COMMUNITY
SERVICE
PROGRAM

Laedenia Jewell, Chairman

GFWC Winder Womans Club
GFWC Athens-Oconee Junior WC
(Central East)
414 Harpy Eagle Drive
Winder, GA 30680
(C) 770-337-9919
E-Mail: lavmoon213@comcast.net

Candace Turner, Co- Chairman

Phoenix Society of Gainesville
(North East)
6523 Wauka View Drive
Clermont, GA 30527
770-519-7196 (cell)
770-538-5346 (work)
cturner@hallcounty.org (work)
ctt.1960@yahoo.com (home)

2016 2018

ARTS COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM

DISTRICT CHAIRMEN
Central East

Janet Jeanes
GFWC Winder Womans Club
282 Brookfield Drive, Auburn, GA 30011

Central West

Nicole Braun
GFWC Bremen Junior Womans Club
109 Ridge Crossing, Temple, GA 30179

(C) 770-656-1844
janetjeanes@live.com
184 Davis Lane, Sylvania, GA 30467
(C) (770) 519-8636
nicolebraun109@gmail.com
Tifton Twentieth Century Library Club

North East

North West

South East

South West

Sara Keys
GFWC Calhoun Womans Club
GFWC LaFayette Womans Club
2152 Kemp Road, LaFayette, GA 30728
Penny Harris
GFWC Magnolia Civic Womans Club
121 Pine Bluff Dr., Statesboro, GA 30458
Brenda Sutton Rose
GFWC Tifton Twentieth Century Library Club
2610 Emory Drive, Tifton, GA 31793

(H) 706-639-9288
(C) 423-413-3067
sara.m.keys@gmail.com
(H) 912-678-1774
starspenny@yahoo.com

(H) 229-286-1861
brendarose@bellsouth.net

Programs Laedenia Jewell, Chairman

Candace Turner, Co-Chairman
Art is essential to YOUR quality of life!
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Art is essential to your quality of life! Art is the process of deliberately arranging elements
in a way to affect the senses or emotions. It encompasses a diverse range of human
activities, creations and modes of expression including visual and fine art, sculpture,
music, dance, theater, literature, photography and crafts. It allows us to express those
basic instincts that are integral to being human harmony, balance and rhythm. The
artistic experience can be outward reaching or for inner satisfaction.
Art plays an important part in the lives of GFWC club members. It helps to instill
confidence, provides opportunities and broadens ones horizons. Moreover, members are
the catalysts in their communities for encouraging and actively promoting and supporting
all forms of art, both traditional and innovative.
The Arts Community Service Program with its many suggested ideas is designed to inspire
clubwomen to engage the creative ambiance within their lives and create programs and
projects that will serve to educate and provide enjoyment for all members of their
communities. Participation in the arts helps to raise public awareness and serves to
connect club members with the residents of their communities, both young and old. Club
members are encouraged to use the suggested ideas as a guide and to call upon their
imaginations and creative abilities to develop additional projects and activities.
To encourage members to further their own artistic expression and also to recognize the
budding talents of youth, GFWC sponsors several contests in the areas of photography
and creative writing. In addition, GFWC/Georgia sponsors a member craft competition and
a high school senior student art contest. Four scholarships are awarded each year to the
top student artists. Information regarding the Arts Contests can be found immediately
following the Arts CSP section.

SUGGESTED IDEAS FOR THE ARTS COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM

There are countless ways to incorporate arts activities. The following is a comprehensive
list of ideas on how clubs may support the Arts Community Service Program.
ART FOR YOUTH
Youth Art Month, administered by the Council for Art Education, Inc., is observed each
March. It highlights the importance of youth art education and encourages public support
for quality school programs.
Support existing state celebration plans for Youth Art Month.
Organize an observance for Youth Art Month on the local or state level.
Host school or student art exhibits at local malls or community centers.
Encourage community members to become involved in Youth Art Month.
Ask the mayor of your city to sign a Youth Art Month proclamation.
Advocate for increased support for art education in schools.
Encourage your elected officials to support art education in schools.
Work with local businesses to sponsor opportunities for arts education.
Obtain and fulfill school art department and library art wish lists.
Work with the media to feature a Youth Artist of the Month.
Showcase youth artistic talent at club, district, state and regional meetings.
Donate art supplies to schools.
Support school bands, orchestras, choruses and plays.
Coordinate local performing arts with school/classroom appearances.
Set up a childrens hands-on arts and crafts booth at arts festivals.
Support local childrens theater groups with donations, help with set
construction, make costumes and assist with other production needs.
Sponsor youth at risk, incarcerated youth, latch-key youth and after school craft
workshops,
Support school art therapy programs.
Establish scholarships for students studying the arts such as visual arts, literature,
drama or music.
Collect musical instruments to donate to school and local youth bands, orchestras
and/or other music programs.
ART FOR CLUB AND COMMUNITY
Visual Arts:
Ask merchants to promote the talents of local artists by displaying their works.
Encourage local businesses to display art during special days.
Select a special artist to feature at club meetings and show the artists work.
Research women artists; give short biographical sketches and examples of their
work.
Invite a local artist to give a painting demonstration at a club meeting.
Invite club members to bring their art collections for show and tell.

Join the local Arts Council in your community and become active in it.
Encourage members to take art courses in painting, ceramics, sculpture etc.
Hold an auction sale of art items brought in by club members.
Participate in fundraisers for the local art center in your community.
Judge art projects and award prizes for the developmentally disabled.
Establish and support arts-in-residence programs and guest artist speakers.
Offer to conduct art classes and donate art supplies to local community centers.
Collect used mens shirts to be used as smocks by art students.
Visit local art galleries and exhibits and report to club members.
Volunteer as docents at museums, historical landmarks and galleries.
Promote local stage, screen, TV and video festivals in your area.
Establish awards for club and community members acknowledging their artistic
achievements.
Donate tickets for others to attend art and cultural community events.
Support the local senior citizen art therapy programs.
Use an artistic event to raise funds to sponsor community art and cultural programs.
Ask local artist to repaint a wall that has been damaged by vandalism or graffiti.
Partner with the local art guild to host an art show.
Partner with the Chamber of Commerce, local businesses and homeowners to
spruce up Main Street and award prizes for the best decorations.
Turn a local park into an outdoor landscape with sculpture pieces.
Support the American Mural Project, destined to become the largest piece of indoor
art sculpture in America (See Resources).
Support VSA Arts of Georgia (See Resources).
Support the National Museum of Women in the Arts (See Resources).

Performing Arts:
Arrange musical programs, featuring club and/or local talent.
Hold sing-a-long sessions at club meetings and holiday gatherings.
Sponsor an Oldies dance at a senior center.
Sponsor summer concert and theater programs.
Form or join a line dancing group within the club and entertain throughout the
community.
Work with university and community theater groups by volunteering or giving
monetary support.
Utilize the talents of members children and grandchildren for musical entertainment
at club events.
Treat special needs adults to local theater performances.
Use colorful hand bells to encourage audience participation in music for both young
children and senior citizens.
Volunteer to serve in several capacities to assist local theater companies- as
ushers, at box office or in concession areas.

 Promote participation in the performing arts by taking part in and/or assisting with
local singing and musical talent shows.
Entertain as a group at nursing homes and assisted living centers by singing,
dancing, playing musical instruments or storytelling.
Gather stories from local old-timers and compile them into a town history and/or
play.
Support local dance studios with fundraising help and scholarships.
Sponsor an Idol contest to showcase local musical talent.
Discover dance, acting and music courses available in your community and plan a
club outing to participate in a class.
Invite local musicians to perform at a club meeting or event.
Crafts:
Set up a booth featuring hand-made items at a summer or holiday craft bazaar.
Hold arts and crafts demonstrations at club meetings.
Use club newsletters to feature instructions for making arts and crafts projects.
Encourage club members to take classes in crafts such as needlework, stitchery
and quilting.
Participate in town arts and crafts festivals by setting up displays, selling art and
assisting.
Hold weekly or monthly craft classes for residents of assisted living centers.
Identify a shelter or group home that needs a make-over. Volunteer to paint and
decorate rooms.
Sew doll clothing for teddy bears and donate to a childrens advocacy center.
Decorate a float for a town parade.
Operate a pumpkin carving and decorating booth at a Halloween town festival.
Decorate tote bags with a holiday theme for residents of nursing and personal care
homes.
Make tray favors for hospitals and nursing homes.
Learn to weave kudzu and make baskets out of it.
Organize a knitting/crocheting circle within the club.
Design and create ornaments for the towns Christmas tree display.
Encourage all club members to enter the club, district and state member craft
competition.
Writing And Literature:
Encourage club members to share their original poetry and short stories.
Use a holiday party or special event to share favorite poetry or stories with club
members.
Join a local writers group.
Attend writing conferences and seminars.
Encourage all club members to enter club, district and state writing contests.

Photography:
Promote photography by holding photo contests at community festivals and art
centers.
Select a theme and ask members to take photos centering around this theme.
Display the photos at a club meeting and award prizes for the top entries.
Take photographs at meetings and special events and show these pictures in a
Power Point Presentation at club luncheons, holiday parties or membership event.
Take photography classes at local colleges or camera stores.
Invite a local photographer to speak at a club meeting.
Hold discussion groups on photography, emphasizing good technique and selection
of subject matter.
Join and participate in a local camera club.
Encourage all club members to enter club, district, and state photo contests.

DATES TO REMEMBER
March
Music in Our Schools
National Craft Month
Youth Art Month
April
National Poetry Month
May
National Photography Month
August
World Photography Day, August 19
October
National Arts and Humanities Month
November
Authors Day, November 1

SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS FROM GFWC AND GFWC GEORGIA:

GFWC Tifton Twentieth Century Library Club created nine canvas boards holding 400
photographs, newspaper clippings and other unique art pieces created by high school
students. The artwork focused on women in the community and was displayed in a local
museum.
GFWC Service Guild of Covington hosted An evening with Ben Franklin for the
community and its membership. Actor, teacher, and pastor guest portrayed Mr. Franklin in
an amazing drama.
We let the dogs out was a hugely successful project for GFWC Athens-Oconee Junior
Womans Club. When in Athens, look for the brightly painted bulldog statues. Each statue
required a $2,500 contribution and there were 36 plus dogs that have been a bright spot in
this city. Monies made were donated to various charities throughout the years.

CALL TO ACTION
In the GFWC Arts Community Service Program, GFWC clubs will:
RESEARCH, PLAN AND IMPLEMENT projects and programs based on their interests
and the needs that club members believe are important. This is their opportunity to think
outside of the box and do it their way.
REPORT It is imperative that clubs report the projects that they have developed so that,
as an organization, we can better see where the interests of our members lie. Those
statistics can be used in working with and recruiting new GFWC partners, grants and
advocacy opportunities.
Reporting is also important so we can highlight and share your clubs creativity and
interests with our membership. In this way, other clubs can be inspired to either implement
a similar project or use it as a basis for developing their own programs.
The Narrative: While the narrative is optional, it does allow clubs to more fully describe
projects completed and listed on the chart form. It also enhances your chances for an
award.
RESOURCES:
AMERICAN MURAL PROJECT
Ellen Griesedieck, Artistic Director
Address: PO Box 538, 100 Whiting Street, Winsted, Connecticut 06098
Website: www.AmericanMuralProject.org
E-mail: Info@AmericanMuralProject.org
Phone: 860- 379-3006

The American Mural Project is an organization focused on creating the largest

collaborative piece of indoor artwork in the world, a celebration of American ingenuity,
productivity and commitment to work. The piece, when finished, will be a three dimensional
painting measuring 120 feet long, five stories high and nearly 10 feet deep. It is made of a
wide variety of materials, including honeycomb aluminum panels, fiberglass, ceramic tiles,
fabric, marble and blown glass. The murals home is a complex of former mill buildings in
Winsted, Connecticut- a town built on the work the mural celebrates. With the exhibit and
an adjacent arts center open to the public, this complex will be a focal point for AMPs
multi-disciplinary curriculum and a cultural center.
GFWC members can support the American Mural Project by:
Helping spread the word about the project
Promoting membership in the American Mural Project
Reaching out to schools and civic groups to collaborate on an American Mural
Project workshop or fundraiser.
COUNCIL FOR ART EDUCATION INC.
Website: www.acminet.org
Address: 99 Derby Street, Suite 200, Hingham, MA 02043
Phone: 781-556-1075
E-mail: debbieg@acminet.org
The Art and Creative Materials Institute, Inc. created the Council for Art Education, Inc, to
administer the national Youth Art Month program and encourage funding for the program.
Youth Art Month is an annual observance each March to emphasize the value of art
education for all children and to encourage support for quality school art programs.
GEORGIA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS
Website: www.gaarts.org
Address: 75 Fifth Street, NW, Suite 1200, Atlanta, GA 30308
Contact e-mail: gaarts@gaarts.org

Phone: 404-962-4000

Georgia Council for the Arts empowers the arts industry in Georgia and artists around the
state to cultivate healthy, vibrant communities that are rich in civic participation, cultural
development and economic prosperity. As a division of the Georgia Department of
Economic Development, Georgia Council for the Arts provides grant funding, programs
and services statewide that support the industry, preserve cultural heritage and create
increased access to high quality arts experiences. The Councils funding not only
increases the number of people participating in artistic and cultural activities, but it also
creates jobs, supports education in the arts and enhances community identity. Funding is
provided by the Georgia General Assembly, the National Endowment for the Arts and
other private and public sources.
JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
PARTNERS IN EDUCATION
Address: 2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20566 Phone: 202-467-4600 or
1-800 444-1324

Website: www.Kennedy-Center.org/Education/Partners
The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts Education Department through its
Partnership in Education Program provides a free, valuable online recourse for education
directors, arts presenters, teachers and other arts educators. The Touring Programs and
Resources site provides a listing of resources, some of which are free of charge that
include professional development workshops for teachers, seminars for artist
development, classroom materials for teachers and students, workshops for parents and
community members and much more.
NATIONAL ART EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Address: 901 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 Telephone: +1800.299.8321
Phone: 703-860-8000
Fax: 703-860-2960
E-mail: info@arteducators.org
The mission of the National Art Education Association is to advance visual arts education
to fulfill human potential and promote global understanding. The staff and members work
to support professional growth, change and leadership through mentoring, networking and
collaborating, participating in art education conferences, developing exemplary resources
on art education and building a professional community by contributing time and talents to
others.
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WOMEN IN THE ARTS
Address: 1250 New York Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 1-800-222-7270

Website: www.nmwa.org

The National Museum of Women in the Arts brings recognition to the achievements of
women artists of all periods and nationalities by exhibiting, preserving, acquiring and
researching art by women and by educating the public concerning their achievements.
NMWA conducts education programs, maintains a library and research center and
supports a network of national and international chapters.
VSA ARTS OF GEORGIA
Elizabeth Labbe-Webb, Director
Address: 199 Armour Drive, NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
E-mail: Elizabeth.Labbe-Webb@vsaartsga.org

Phone: 404-221-1270

VSA Arts of Georgia provides access to the arts for people with disabilities and those with
low income. It is a statewide resource working with artists and organizations to fulfill its
vision of an inclusive community that encourages everyone to enjoy and participate in the
arts. VSA Georgia is part of an international organization affiliated with the John F.
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. VSA Arts creates opportunities in music, dance,
drama and the visual arts.

ARTS COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM AWARDS

THE MOULTRIE FEDERATED GUILDS PERFORMING ARTS AWARD: (General or
Junior Clubs) A silver tray will be given to the club that submits the most outstanding report
in the area of performing arts. This award is given by Moultrie Federated Guild in honor of
The Moultrie Federated Guild Raisinettes for a period of ten (10) years beginning in 1999
* and presented for the last time in 2018. The award will be judged from the Arts
Community Service Program reports. *Renewed in 2008 for an additional ten (10) years.

Club: A $50 award will be given annually to one club in the nation to recognize creativity
in implementing an effective Arts Community Service Program. The award is based on
narrative reports. State chairmen should forward the winning state entries to the national
GFWC Arts Program Chairmen by March 15 of each year.
State: GFWC award certificates will be presented annually to one state federation in each
GFWC membership category to recognize outstanding achievements in Arts Community
Service Program.

2016 2018 ARTS COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM AWARDS

ALBANY WOMANS CLUB ARTS AWARD: (General Clubs) A silver tray is given to the
General Club for the best overall excellence as outlined in the Arts Community Service
Program Plan of Work. The winner will be determined from the three (3) club reports (25
and under; 26 to 50 membership; 51 and over membership) which have received first
place departmental citations. This ten (10) year award is given by the Albany Womans
Club and was presented for the first time at the 1987 State Convention and will be
presented for the last time at the 2026* State Convention. There will be no further
engraving. It will be retired to the Albany Womans Club in 2027. The judging is the
responsibility of the GFWC Georgia Arts Program Chairmen. *Renewed for ten (10)
additional years in 1996; renewed for ten (10) additional years in 2006; renewed for ten
(10) additional years in 2016.
CAROLE HENDERSON ARTS AWARD: (Junior Clubs) A silver tray is given to the Junior
Club for the best overall excellence as outlined in the Arts Community Service Program
Plan of Work. This six (6) year award is given by Mrs. Carole Henderson and was
presented for the first time at the 1987 State Convention and will be presented for the last
time at the (*) 2014 State Convention. There will be no further engraving. It will be retired
to Mrs. Carole Henderson in 2020. The judging is the responsibility of the GFWC Georgia
Arts Program Chairmen. *Renewed in 2002 for six (6) additional years, renewed in 2008
for six (6) additional years, renewed in 2014 for six (6) additional years.

JUNIORETTE ARTS AWARD: (Juniorette Club) A citation and glass statue is presented
annually to a Juniorette Club for best overall excellence as outlined in the Art Community Service
Program Plan of Work. This eight (8) year award, given by Dinah Peevy will be presented for the
first time at the 2014 State Convention and will be presented for the last time at the 2022 State
Convention. This award will be returned to Mrs. Peevy in 2023. The judging is the responsibility of
the GFWC Georgia Arts Program Chairmen.

STATE ARTS COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM CITATIONS: (General and Junior

Clubs) First place, second place, and third place citations will be awarded to General
Clubs in each membership category (25 and under; 26 to 50 membership; 51 and over)
and first place, second place, third place and fourth place citations will be awarded to
Junior Clubs.
RULES:

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Winners will be determined from the annual reports sent to the

State Program Chairmen at their home addresses.
Reports shall be confined to work completed during the club
reporting year, January 1 to December 31.
To be eligible for these citations, clubs must follow the rules for
reporting in the current GFWC Georgia Yearbook.

DISTRICT ARTS COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM CITATIONS: (General and Junior

Clubs) First place and second place citations will be given to General Clubs in each
membership category (25 and under; 26 to 50 membership and 51 and over). First place
and second place citations will be given to Junior Clubs. The same rules apply as for
State Program Citations.
OUTSTANDING ARTS COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM CITATIONS: (General,
Junior and Juniorette Clubs) Citations will be awarded to clubs for the most outstanding
project in the following general categories: General 1-25 membership, 26-50 membership
and 51 and over membership; Junior; Juniorette. The Program Chairmen will be
responsible for judging.

GFWC Georgia Arts Contests

PHOTOGRAPHY CONTESTS
The Photography Contests encourage artistic expression, while recognizing achievement
in photography. GFWC offers three opportunities to participate in the Photography
Contests:

The World in Pictures captures the beauty of the world and people around us in three
categories:
Living Thingsadults, animals, children, domestic birds, fish,
flowers, insects, reptiles, wildlife
Scenescity, landscapes, rural, skies, sunrise, sunset,
waterscapes, weather
Still Lifeabstract (any assemblage of objects either in an
arranged or natural setting), buildings, monuments
GFWC Volunteers in Action provides members with the opportunity to demonstrate their
volunteer activities through photography.
A Year in Picturesalso known as the GFWC Calendar Contestfeatures photographs
depicting the twelve months of the year, providing members the opportunity to showcase
their talents while supporting GFWC through the fundraising calendar.
OVERALL CONTEST RULES
These rules apply to The World in Pictures, GFWC Volunteers in Action, and A Year in
Pictures photography contests. Information pertaining specifically to each respective
contest is listed on the following pages.
All photographers must be dues paying members of an active GFWC club.
Photos must be taken during the contest year (January 1-December 31).
Contestants must be amateur photographers; earning from photography may
not exceed $500 annually.
Photographs must be the original work of the member submitting the photo.
Each photo must have an official entry form affixed to its back with the
following information:
Contest name
Photographers name, email address, mailing address, phone number
Name and State of sponsoring club;
Title and brief caption giving location, date, and other notes about the
photo.
Arrow indicating top of photo
Each submission must be an 8 x 10 inch print. Electronic submissions will be
not considered.

 All photos must be mounted on a rigid 8 x 10 inch mount board and overall
thickness may not exceed 3/8 inch.
Do not submit photos with mattes or frames, nor hangers on the back.
Each submission must include a signed GFWC Creative Arts Waiver, which
is located at the end of this section.
Photos may be taken using film or digital cameras, and may be color or black
and white.
Numbers of entries will be limited to one photograph in each category per
member.
Contestants or their designee must pick up their photo entries at State
Convention at the close of the photography competition. Any photos left will
be given to the district presidents to return to the clubs.
Judges look at overall creativity of subject and quality of photograph.
The World in Pictures Contest
In addition to the overall contest rules, the following also apply:
Photos may be vertical/portrait or horizontal/landscape.
The same image may be submitted to multiple photo contests, but separate
photos must be entered into each contest.
Deadlines for The World in Pictures Photography Contest
State Level Contest: Club members must send entries to the State Arts Contest
Chairman, Laedenia Jewell, for State Judging by February 1, 2017 and 2018.
National Level: To be eligible for national judging, one winner from each State Federation
for each category, along with a cover letter from the respective State Photography Contest
Chairman listing the names of the winning submissions by category, class, division and the
signed GFWC Creative Arts Waivers from each state winner, must be postmarked by May
15*, and sent to:
GFWC World in Pictures Contest
1734 N Street NW
Washington, DC 20036-2990

NOTE: National level photos will not be returned

GFWC Volunteers In Action Photography Contest

Capture GFWC members in action as they engage in volunteer activities.
In addition to the overall contest rules, the following also apply:
Photos may be vertical/portrait or horizontal/landscape.
Entries can be either black and white or color photos.
Judges look at overall creativity of subject and quality of photograph.
The same image may be submitted to multiple photo contests, but separate
photos must be entered into each contest.

Deadlines for the GFWC Volunteers in Action Photography Contest:

State Level Contest: Club members must send entries to the State Arts Chairman,
Laedenia Jewell, for State Judging by February 1, 2017 and 2018.
National Level: To be eligible for national judging, one winner from each State Federation,
along with a cover letter from the respective State Photography Contest Chairman listing
the names of the winning submission by category, class, division and the signed GFWC
Creative Arts Waivers from each state winner, must be postmarked by May 15, and sent
to:
GFWC Volunteers in Action Photography Contest
1734 N Street NW
Washington, DC 20036-2990
NOTE: National level photos will not be returned

A Year In Pictures Contest

In addition to the overall contest rules, the following rules also apply:
Photos must be horizontal/landscape.
Entries must be in color.
Photos must measure 8 x 10 inches.
All entries meeting the contest guideline will be considered. Judges will look
for photos particularly suitable for calendars, such as photos relevant to
particular months or seasons.
The same image may be submitted to multiple photo contests, but separate
photos must be entered into each contest.
Deadlines for A Year in Pictures Contest:
National Level: Each GFWC club may submit one photograph, along with accompanying
signed GFWC Creative Arts Waiver, postmarked by May 15 to:
GFWC A Year in Pictures Contest
1734 N Street NW
Washington, DC 20036-2990

NOTE: National level photos will not be returned

Club Chairman Responsibilities

Encourage members to participate in the GFWC Photography Contests.
Remind members of deadlines for the national and local contests.
Foster the development of local contests:

Consider selecting a subject / local point of interest for all members to

photograph
Recognize member contributions by awarding certificates, ribbons, and/or
other awards.
Forward photo submissions for state and/or national judging as appropriate.

DISCLAIMER
By submitting your photographs to GFWC for the GFWC Photography Contests on the
national level, you are providing GFWC with a royalty-free perpetual license to use,
reproduce, post, display, create derivative works, sell, license, or sub-license the work in
any media now known or later invented without limitation for commercial or noncommercial
purposes.

PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST AWARDS

THE WORLD IN PICTURES and GFWC VOLUNTEERS IN ACTION
State Level Contests: GFWC Georgia blue ribbons and certificates are presented to the
first place winners of each contest category. Second place, third place and honorable
mention ribbons are also presented in each category. These awards are presented at
State Convention.
GFWC Awards for The World in Pictures Contest: The following awards will be
presented at the GFWC Annual Convention to the top three national entries:
GFWC Member Categories:
Living Things Color or Black and White
First Place
$100
Second Place
$75
Third Place
$50
Still Life Color or Black and White
First Place
$100
Second Place
$75
Third Place
$50

Scenes Color or Black and White

First Place
$100
Second Place
$75
Third Place
$50

Awards for GFWC Volunteers in Action Photography Contest: The following awards
will be presented at the GFWC Annual Convention to the top three national entries:
First Place
$100
Second Place
$75
Third Place
$50
Awards for A Year in Pictures Contest: The 12 winning photographs will appear in the
GFWC A Year in Pictures calendar and the September + October issue of GFWC
Clubwoman Magazine. A GFWC certificate will be presented to each winner at the GFWC
Annual Convention.

WRITING CONTESTS
The GFWC Writing Contests seek to provide an avenue for GFWC members and
community youth to freely express themselves and draw upon their experiences through
writing. These submissions illustrate the talent of GFWC members and are a reflection of
our communities. GFWC offers short story and poetry contests for members and youth in
the communities GFWC serves.
GFWC MEMBER CONTESTS Short Story and Poetry
Authors must be dues-paying members of an active GFWC club.
Entries must be typed, double-spaced, printed on one side only, with minimum
margins of one-inch on all four sides, on 8.5 x 11-inch paper.
Entries must be written during the contest year (January 1-December 31).
Entries must have the following on the top right hand corner of each page:

Authors name, email address, mailing address, and phone number

Name of authors GFWC club and State Federation

Category

Title of work
Authors must be amateurs; earnings from writing may not exceed $500 annually.
Entries may not have been published prior to the competition and must be original
works by the author.
A signed GFWC Creative Arts Waiver must be included with each submission,
which is located at the end of this section.
Short stories are limited to 2,000 words.
Poetry entries can be any style, with a minimum length of eight lines and a
maximum of 50 lines.
One entry per member per category.
Manuscripts will not be returned. Authors should keep a copy.
Clubs must send entries to State Arts Chairman for state judging by February 1,
2017 and 2018.
One winner from each district will be chosen.
State Arts Chairman shall select judges who will evaluate submissions and select
the winners.
National Level: State Arts Chairman must send one state winning entry in each contest,
along with a cover letter listing the names for each entry to the national GFWC Writing
Contests Chairman, postmarked on or before April 1 each year.
YOUTH WRITING CONTESTS SHORT STORY and POETRY
Entries must be typed, double-spaced, printed on one side only, with minimum
margins of one-inch on all four sides, on 8.5 x 11-inch paper.
Entries must be written during the contest year (January1-December 31).

 Entries must have the following on the top right hand corner of each page:

Authors name, email address, mailing address, and phone number

Name of the GFWC club and State Federation submitting authors work

Category

Title of work

Grade Level Category

Category 1: Grades K, 1, and 2
Category 2: Grades 3, 4, and 5
Category 3: Grades 6, 7, and 8
Category 4: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Authors must be amateurs; earnings from writing may not exceed $500 annually.
Entries may not have been published prior to the competition and must be original
works by the authors.
A signed GFWC Creative Arts Waiver must be included with each submission.
One entry per person per category.
Short stories are limited to 2,000 words.
Poetry entries can be any style, with a minimum length of eight lines and a
maximum of 50 lines.
Manuscripts will not be returned. Authors should keep a copy.
No district winners will be chosen.
Clubs must send entries to the State Arts Chairman for state judging by February 1,
2017 and 2018.
State Arts Chairman shall select judges, who will evaluate submissions and select a
first place winning entry in each category.
By submitting your short story or poem to GFWC, you are providing GFWC with
royalty-free perpetual license to use, reproduce, post, display, create derivative
works, sell, license the work in any media known or later invented without limitation,
for commercial or non-commercial purposes.
A completed and signed GFWC Creative Arts Waiver must be submitted with each
entry, which is located at the end of this section.
.
National Level: State Arts Chairman must send one state winning entry in each contest
category, along with a cover letter listing the names for each entry to the national GFWC
Writing Contests Chairman, postmarked on or before April 1 each year.

MEMBER/YOUTH SHORT STORY AND POETRY CONTEST AWARDS

THE JANE AUSTIN SHORT STORY AWARD: (General or Junior Clubs) An appropriate
award is presented annually to the clubwoman submitting the best-judged short story
according to the rules of the contest. The winner may retain this award. Any club member
who is an amateur, earning less than $500 a year for her writing is eligible. This two (2)
year award will be presented for the first time at the 2017 State Convention and will be
presented for the last time at the 2018 State Convention. This award is given by the Arts
Community Service Program. The contest is open to any member of a per capita dues
paying club of the GFWC Georgia. The Arts Contests Chairman will secure two (2)
outside judges for the contest. Further information and rules and qualifications are in the
GFWC Georgia Yearbook. Additional copies of the rules may be obtained from the GFWC
Georgia State Office.
THE EMILY BRONTE POETRY AWARD: (General or Junior Clubs) An appropriate
award is presented annually to the clubwoman submitting the best-judged poem according
to the rules of the contest. The winner may retain this award. Any club member who is an
amateur, earning less than $500 a year for her writing is eligible. This two (2) year award
will be presented for the first time at the 2017 and will be presented for the last time at the
2018 Convention. This award is given by the Arts Community Service Program. Entries
must be submitted no later than February 1 to the Arts Contests Chairman who will secure
two (2) outside judges for the contest. Criteria and rules are listed in the GFWC Georgia
Yearbook and are available from the GFWC Georgia State Office.
WOODBINE WOMANS CLUB STUDENT SHORT STORY CONTEST AWARDS: A
citation and $25 will be presented to the student winners in each of the four (4) categories
of the Student Short Story Contest. A citation and $50 will be presented to the overall
student winner. Clubs must send entries (one winner per category) to the Arts Contests
Chairman for state judging by February 1, 2017 and 2018. These awards, given by the
Woodbine Womans Club, will be presented for the first time at the 2011 State Convention
and for the last time at the 2018* State Convention. *Renewed in 2012 for two (2)
additional years; renewed in 2014 for two (2) additional years; renewed in 2016 for two (2)
additional years.
DUNWOODY WOMANS CLUB STUDENT POETRY CONTEST AWARDS: A citation
and $25 will be presented to the student winners in each of the four (4) categories of the
Student Poetry Contest. A citation and $50 will be presented to the overall student winner.
Clubs must send entries (one winner per category) to the Arts Contests Chairman for state
judging by February 1, 2017 and 2018. These awards, given by the Dunwoody Womans
Club, will be presented for the first time at the 2011 State Convention and for the last time
at the 2018* State Convention. *Renewed in 2012 for two (2) additional years; renewed in
2014 for two (2) additional years; renewed in 2016 for two (2) additional years.
GFWC GEORGIA YOUTH WRITING CONTEST AWARD: (General or Junior Clubs) A
citation will be presented to the club that sponsors the First Place winner of the GFWC
Georgia Youth Short Story contest and Poetry Contest in each of the four (4) categories.

The First Place winner in each of the four (4) categories will be eligible for the GFWC
Youth Contest.

STATE LEVEL: GFWC certificates will be presented annually to the top entries in each
GFWC State Federation Member Short Story and Poetry Writing Contests.
In the Youth Writing Contests, GFWC certificates will be presented annually to the top
entry in each GFWC State Federation Youth Short Story and Poetry Writing Contests, in
each grade level category:
Category 1: Grades K, 1, and 2
Category 2: Grades 3, 4, and 5
Category 3: Grades 6, 7, and 8
Category 4: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
State Writing Contest Chairmen may download the certificate from www.GFWC.org or
request certificates be mailed to her State Convention. Please allow a minimum of 10
business days notice to the GFWC Programs department if requesting certificates be sent
to your State Convention.
NATIONAL LEVEL: GFWC certificates will be presented at each GFWC Annual
Convention to the top three national entries in for the GFWC Member and Youth Short
Story and Poetry Writing Contests. The first place poems and excerpts of the top short
stories will be printed in the GFWC Annual Awards Booklet and in the September +
October issue of GFWC Clubwoman Magazine. The complete versions of the first place
short stories will be posted on the GFWC website at www.GFWC.org.

DISCLAIMER
By submitting your writing submission to GFWC for the GFWC Writing Contest on the
national level, you are providing GFWC with a royalty-free perpetual license to use,
reproduce, post, display, create derivative works, sell, license, or sub-license the work in
any media now known or later invented without limitation for commercial or noncommercial
purposes.

STUDENT ART COMPETITION

Focus: To encourage clubs to have local students participate in the Student Art
Scholarship program of GFWC Georgia and recognize students artistic expression and
achievements. There is no national level contest.
Competition Rules and Guidelines
Students must be sponsored by a club that is in good standing with GFWC Georgia.
Sponsoring clubs must contribute at least $10.00 to the Student Art Award Fund.
A student may submit one entry in any medium he/she chooses.
Any high school graduating senior may submit work whether or not he/she has had
lessons in art.
All entries must be original. No copies of other works will be considered.
There is no theme. The criteria for judging will be composition, creativity,
complexity, use of materials and use of technique.
The students work, if in two-dimensional form, must be matted in white or off-white,
unless it is painted on canvas. No glass, plastic, or frames are allowed.
Specifications: Entries may be any size suitable to be carried, but no larger than 30
x 30 including the matting (two dimensional) or 24 x 24 area (three dimensional,
such as, sculpture, pottery, glass or other structure art.)
No computer-driven or digital generated art will be allowed.
District Rules
A club may sponsor more than one student and is responsible for getting the entries
to the District Arts Chairman.
Each district will hold a District Student Art Competition. The District Art chairman
will determine time, location and judges.
Entries not coming directly from district competitions will not be qualified for state
judging. The student/club must compete at the District level.
Entry forms must be filled out in duplicate. One is to be attached to the work and the
second is to be mailed to the District Arts chairman by February 1, 2017 and 2018.
These forms are available in the yearbook or may be obtained from the state office.
An arrow must be on the back of the work to indicate the top.
There will be a maximum of four (4) winners from each district to qualify for state
competition.
District Art chairmen are responsible for sending entry forms for all winning entries
to the Arts Chairman by April 1, 2017 and 2018. The same piece(s) of work must be
taken to and from State Competition by the sponsoring club.
District Winners District Art Chairmen should send forms by April 1, 2017 and 2018 to:
Student Art Competition
c/o Arts Chairman
Laedenia Jewell
414 Harpy Eagle Dr.
Winder, GA 30680
Or email Lavmoon213@comcast.net subject line Student Art Competition

GFWC Georgia State Guidelines

The State Competition will be held at the GFWC Georgia Annual Convention and
winners will be announced at this time. It is the responsibility of the sponsoring club
to notify the winning students.
Qualified judges will be obtained by the State Arts Contests chairman and their
decisions are final.
Every precaution will be taken to care for the entries submitted, however, GFWC
Georgia cannot be held responsible for damage to or loss of entries.
Four (4) awards and citations will be presented to four (4) winners in the
competition. The four awards (up to $500) will be presented at the State
Convention.
The awards and citations will be presented to the sponsoring club.
It is the responsibility of the sponsoring club to present the winners with their
awards in a timely manner.
Entries will be disqualified if all rules are not followed.
Citations will be given at State Convention to the clubs sponsoring the winners of
the Student Art Competition.

JEAN CUTHBERTSON STUDENT ART FUND SILVER AWARD: (General or Junior

Clubs) A silver tray is presented annually to the club making the largest contribution to the
GFWC Georgia Student Art Scholarship Fund. The winning club will retain the award for
one (1) year. No further engraving. This ten (10) year award is given by the Dahlonega
Womans Club in honor of Mrs. Jean Cuthbertson to encourage clubs to participate more
fully in contributing to the Student Art Scholarship. This award was presented for the first
time at the 2001 State Convention and will be presented for the last time at the 2020*
State Convention. It will be retired to the Dahlonega Womans Club in 2021. The monies
must be sent to the GFWC Georgia State Office no later than December 31 and the
winners will be determined from the State Office records. *Renewed in 2010 for ten (10)
additional years

MEMBER CRAFT COMPETITION

This competition is open to all GFWC Georgia members who are not professional
craftsmen. A professional is someone who earns more than $500 per year.
Categories:
Stitchery (needlepoint, petit point, cross stitch, smocking, embroidery, crewel)
Sewing
Knitting, Crocheting
Quilting 1. hand 2. machine
Nature Crafts (things found in nature)
Jewelry
Miscellaneous (things that do not fit into other categories such as basket weaving,
pottery etc.)
Painting 1.
Subject matter and medium are choice of artist.
All paintings must be original.
Entry must be no smaller than 10x12 and no larger than 30x30 including
matting.
Entries on materials other than canvas must be matted and have a stiff backing
and covered with cellophane. Matting must be white or off-white.
Entries may be framed and/or under glass but cannot exceed 30 x 30.
Pastels must be sprayed with a fixative.
The winning entry will receive the Dunwoody Womans Club Member Art
Award.
Painting 2.
Painting on china, wood or other material not covered in Painting 1.
Mixed Media Art
Paintings using multiple mediums and sometimes collage and found items.
Entry must be no smaller than 10x12 and no larger than 30x30 including
matting.
Sketch Art
Ink, pencil, or charcoal
Entry must be no smaller than 10x12 and no larger than 30x30 including
matting.
Entry must be matted and have a stiff backing and covered with cellophane.
Rules:
Each member may submit only one entry per category, but may enter as many
categories as desired.
If you are a professional, you may enter any category other than the one from which
you receive income as stated above.
The craft must be completed between January 1 and December 31 of the current
year.
Two entry forms must be completed for each craft submitted. One entry form must
accompany the craft and the other entry form must be mailed to the District Arts

Chairman by February 1, 2017 and 2018. The District Arts Chairman will be
responsible for mailing the entry forms for winning crafts for the district to the State
Arts chairman by April 1, 2017 and 2018.
Judging:
District Level: Judging will be done on the District level at the Annual Spring
District meeting. The First, Second, and Third Place winner in each category will be
entered in the State competition.
District winners are responsible for having their artwork to the convention in time for
judging.
State Level: Judging will be done at the State Convention by qualified professional
judges. Ribbons will be awarded to winning entries in each category. Entries must
remain on display as determined by the State President.
Entries will be disqualified if all rules are not followed.

DUNWOODY WOMANS CLUB MEMBER ART AWARD:

(General or Junior
Clubwomen) An appropriate award will be presented annually to the First Place Winner in
the Painting 1 Category of the Member Craft Competition. The award will be retained by
the winner. This award was presented for the first time at the 1995 State Convention and
will be presented for the last time at the 2024 (*) State Convention. The purpose of this
award is to stimulate interest in creative expression and to recognize the artistic talent
among members of the Georgia Federation of Womens Clubs. Rules and official entry
forms are printed in the GFWC Georgia Yearbook. Additional copies are available at the
GFWC Georgia State Office. *Renewed in 2004 for ten (10) additional years; renewed in
2014 for ten (10) additional years.

THE WORLD IN PICTURES PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
2017 - 2018
The World in Pictures Category (Check one)
Living Things
Scenes

Still Life

Club Member

Black & White

Color

Photographers Name____________________________________________________
Address_______________________________________________________________
E-Mail Address _________________________________________________________
Phone Numbers: (H)__________________________

(Cell)_________________

Sponsoring
Club__________________________________________________________________
Club Contact___________________________________________________________
Club Contact Phone Numbers: (H)_________________

(Cell)_________________

District____________________________________ State______________________
Brief Caption (include location and situation)
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Photo Title_____________________________________________________________
This form MUST be attached to photo entry. Send entries to:
c/o Arts Chairman
Laedenia Jewell
414 Harpy Eagle Dr.
Winder, GA 30680
Must be postmarked by February 1 of each year

GFWC GEORGIA VOLUNTEERS IN ACTION PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
2017 - 2018
Photographers Name____________________________________________________
Address______________________________________________________________
E-Mail Address ________________________________________________________
Phone Numbers: (H)______________________

(Cell)______________________

Sponsoring
Club__________________________________________________________________
Club Contact___________________________________________________________
Club Contact Phone Numbers: (H)__________________
District_________________________________

(Cell)_________________

State______________________

Brief Caption (include location and situation)

______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Photo Title_____________________________________________________________

This form MUST be attached to photo entry. Send entries to:

c/o Arts Chairman
Laedenia Jewell
414 Harpy Eagle Dr.
Winder, GA 30680

Must be postmarked by February 1 of each year

GFWC A YEAR IN PICTURES PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
2017 - 2018
Photographers Name____________________________________________________
Address_______________________________________________________________
E-Mail Address _________________________________________________________
Phone Numbers: (H)________________________

(Cell)______________________

Sponsoring Club________________________________________________________
Club Contact___________________________________________________________
Club Contact Phone Numbers: (H)__________________

(Cell)_________________

District_______________________________ State____________________________
Brief Caption (include location and situation)
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Photo Title: ____________________________________________________________

This form MUST be attached to photo entry. Send entries to:

GFWC A Year in Pictures Contest
1734 N Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036 - 2990
Must be postmarked by May 15 of each year

GFWC GEORGIA STUDENT ART COMPETITION

OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
2017 - 2018
Sponsoring Club________________________________________________________
District________________________________________________________________
Club Contact Person_____________________________________________________
Address_______________________________________________________________
Phone Numbers: (H)_________________________ (Cell)______________________
Name of Student________________________________________________________
Address_______________________________________________________________
Phone Number__________________________________________________________
High School____________________________________________________________
Title of Work____________________________________________________________
Description_____________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
It is understood that my signature to this Official Entry Form constitutes my intention to
enter the Student Art Competition and the acceptance on my part of all the rules and
qualifications as printed in the GFWC Georgia Yearbook.
Signature of Student_____________________________________________________
Date__________________________________________________________________

Copies of this form may be used. Attach one to the entry and send one to the
District Arts Chairman by February 1.

GFWC GEORGIA MEMBER CRAFT COMPETITION

OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
ATTACH THIS SECTION TO CRAFT ITEM
Name__________________________________________ Phone________________
Address_______________________________________________________________
Club___________________________________________

District________________

Category Title__________________________________________________________
Entry Size_____________________________________________________________
Description_____________________________________________________________
Name of Club Arts Community Service Program Chairman_______________________
Address________________________________________

Phone________________

______________________________________________________________________
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MAIL THIS SECTION TO DISTRICT ARTS CHAIRMAN BY FEBRUARY 1
Name__________________________________________ Phone________________
Address_______________________________________________________________
Club___________________________________________

District________________

Category Title__________________________________________________________
Entry Size_____________________________________________________________
Description_____________________________________________________________
Name of Club Arts Community Service Program Chairman_______________________
Address________________________________________

Please use this entry form. Copies may be made.

Phone________________