Deschutes County K-8 students invited to enter elections coloring contest

Deschutes County Clerk Nancy Blankenship invites local students to enter the Deschutes Elections' Coloring Contest. The Clerk's Office has partnered with local artist Megan Myers to design this year's coloring contest art. 

"It's important that students, no matter their age, recognize the amazing impact voting has in shaping the communities we live in," said Blankenship. "This year's coloring contest is just one way we hope to get our youngest residents thinking about voting at an early age."

Coloring contest submissions will be accepted through mid-August. Winners will be recognized in early fall. 

• K-8 students in Deschutes County are invited to participate.  
• Prizes will be awarded in three age groups: K-2, 3-5 and 6-8. 

Coloring contest artwork samples are printed on the front of each Deschutes County Voters Guide. Official entry forms are available to download here.

How to Enter

Students should submit entries by August 14, 2020: 

By Mail: Deschutes County Clerk's Office, Elections Coloring Contest, PO Box 6005, Bend, Oregon 97708

E-mail: artcontest@deschutes.org  

           In-Person: Deschutes County Clerk's Office, 1300 NW Wall Street, Bend (Drop Box is available on the east side of the building)

Winning artwork will be used in Deschutes County Elections materials, promotions and outreach and exhibited through the Deschutes County Services Building in downtown Bend.