Use 8 1/2 X 11 paper in horizontal format –leave a 1/2 inch margin around the paper.

Pictures should be in color with all images and words outlined with a black felt tip marker.

The economic concept should be clearly written on the poster.

Concepts should be appropriate to grade level of artist.

No brand names or trademarks may be used.  And correct spelling! 

Do not fold entries.

Do not include the student's name on the front of the drawing, instead on the back of each entry, use tape to attach the following information on a 3 X 5 card:  student's name, home address, teachers' name, grade, school, and school division.  

Please remind students that winning art may be used as posters to be hung on walls, therefore images should be large and colorful with few or no words other than the name of the economic concept.  A number of factors will be considered in choosing the winning entries including: grade level, geographic location, accurate and helpful depiction of the economic concept, visual appeal as a poster, and artistic ability.