What is the contest about? The contest began as a way to honor The Baby Fold's dedication and
amazing work for children and families within our community, and for
the members of our community to celebrate each individual child for
just who they are - the Every Child is a Masterpiece Contest is an
opportunity for the love you feel for your child to change the lives of
other children within our community. Our goal for this year is to raise $10,000 for The Baby Fold! Here's how it works:
Your initial donation is your entry fee and portrait session. A
tax-deductible donation of $35 to The Baby Fold secures your entry to
the contest and your portrait session to show off your child's individuality. Your child will be
photographed, you will choose your child's image, and we will create your 'masterpiece showcase' (see more info below). In turn for your support, you will receive a keepsake of your
contest image.
The first 100 entries will receive a special gift
from First Farmers State Bank for participating, and entries will be on
display at First Farmers State Bank, The 2011 Baby Fold Founders Day event,
as well as on the Every Child is a Masterpiece blog and the Studio J Photography website and blog. Entries will also be published in a "Masterpiece 2010" book which will be held at The Baby Fold.
Winners will be awarded each round. At the end
of each round of the contest, participants, their
families and friends will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite. You will receive an individual email with a link to your own child's image, which can be forwarded to friends and family. Voting individuals pledge votes to their
favorite child's image at $1 per vote, also a tax-deductible
donation. The child with the highest number
of votes will receive a gift basket of a variety of items from local
area businesses. Once the 3 winners are announced from each round, those winners will go up for voting again to become the grand prize winner!
The Rounds: Round 1 will be from April 1-20, with voting from April 22-29. Round 2 will be from April 21-May 10, with voting from May 11-18. Round 3 will be from May 11-31, with voting from June 1-8. Final voting for the grand prize winner will be over 3 days, from June 10-12. The grand prize winner will be announced June 14.
The Prizes: The grand prize winner will receive a $250 college saver CD
from First Farmers State Bank and a $250 gift certificate from Studio J
Photography. Other gift basket prizes for round winners include various gifts from local
area businesses including Artful Designs, Miller Park Zoo, The Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts,Upper Case Living, Usborne Books, Scentsy, Frostings, Cookie
Cutters, Jus Shar Designs, McDonalds, and many more!
The 'Masterpiece Showcase': This is the image and profile which will be shared for voting, specifically showcasing your child's individuality. Along with your child's image, you will also see your answers to some fun questions such as: What is my best trait? What is something I cannot live without? What will I be when I grow up? What is something my mom or dad loves about me? After all, this contest is all about how unique our children are! (No personal details or names will be used in the Masterpiece Showcase)
NEW FOR 2010 Area businesses will be hosting a contest event, and we will be photographing children at their location! Watch for details about events hosted by these area businesses:
Specs Around Town, Fox and Hounds, McDonald's and First Farmers State Bank
How do I enter? Call Studio J Photography, the coordinator of the event, at (309) 828-4200
to schedule your child's appointment. Children ages 0-12 are eligible
to enter. For additional contest details, you may also email us at info@studiojphotography.net.
May your own masterpiece bless another.