2015 Arts & Crafts Contest

2015 Arts & Crafts Contest
Name: 2015 Arts & Crafts Contest Social Media Messaging
Theme: “Unleash Your Creative Side”, “Submit. Enter. Win”, “Resiliency through Art” Hashtags: #ArmyArts #ArmyFamily #ArtsandCrafts #MilitaryFamilies #ArmyArtwork
#ArmyBDay #MothersDay #Artists #Crafters
Message: This call is to all international and national artists (who are authorized Army MWR
patrons) to submit their best artwork and share their Arts and Crafts inspiration.
Garrison Unique URL: http://goo.gl/MEc2Rm
*Please use the attached Google URL link in every social post when driving customers back to
ArmyMWR.com
Timeframe: 1 June – 31 July (9 weeks)
Campaign Objectives:
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To motivate all eligible applicants to submit their artwork and enter to win
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To increase awareness of the 2015 Arts & Crafts Contest and garrison Arts & Crafts
programs
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Highlight the importance of Arts & Crafts Programs as therapeutic outlets for service
members and their families
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Encourage Arts & Crafts program managers to collaborate with community partners as a
way to sustain and expand the garrison “Resiliency through Art” programs.
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Highlight that families who participate in art activities together, often strengthen their
relationships through shared enjoyment and the discovery of new strengths.
Desired Outcomes:
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Increase contest submissions across all participating garrisons
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Engage all eligible applicants to interact on social media – view, like, comment and
share.
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Increase foot traffic into Arts & Crafts facilities/programs; provide a relaxing, safe
environment that fosters resiliency through a creative, unstructured environment
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The skills gained and reinforced from garrison Arts & Crafts Programs helps Soldiers
and their Families strengthen relationships, better cope with adversity and become more
resilient.
April 22 2015
2015 Arts & Crafts Contest
Proposed Social Media Timeline for Memorial Day Facebook Campaign
Date
5 or 7
May
Text
#MilitaryFamilies what are you doing to celebrate #MothersDay? Stop by your local garrison Arts
and Crafts Program and let them help you create something special. Who know’s…maybe you can
submit a photo of your #ArmyArtwork into the 2015 Army Arts and Crafts Contest.
MEME: "Woodland Creature Truck" - 'Creativity - Feel the Force'
12 or 14
May
Have some old fabric, yarn, stained glass, or metal jewelry lying around the house? Put them to
great use and create some #ArmyArtwork for a chance to win some money! Visit your garrison Arts
and Crafts Program to enter the 2015 Army Arts and Crafts Contest: June 1 – July 31, 2015
19 or 21
May
MEME: "Squirrel Gathering Nuts" - 'I'm All Squirrelly About ARTS & CRAFTS'
Showcase your creations and share your creative talents by participating in the 2015 Army Arts and
st
Crafts Contest – June 1 through July 31st. Start photographing your artwork and get ready to
Submit. Enter. Win #ArmyArts
26 or 28
May
MEME: "Rakkassans Have Arrived" - 'Creativity...It's Out There Somewhere'
Looking for something new and exciting for the kids to do this Summer? Stop by your local garrison
Arts and Crafts Program and let them help you create something special. Who know’s…maybe you
can submit a photo of their #ArmyArtwork into the 2015 Army Arts and Crafts Contest.
1 June
2 or 4
June
MEME: "Warrior Maiden Slaying Dragon" - 'When I Play With Metal...I Want to Slay Dragons'
Calling all #Artists and #Crafters…The 2015 Army Arts and Crafts Contest starts today! There are
several categories for both novice and accomplished #Artists so be sure to submit your
st
#ArmyArtwork for a chance to win. Contest ends July 31 .
MEME: "Beach on My Mind" - 'I've Decided I'm Taking My Talents to South Beach'
th
Celebrating the 239 #ArmyBDay? Why not showcase your skills in the 2015 Army Arts and Crafts
Contest and create some #ArmyArtwork celebrating our #ArmyProfession. Submit.Enter.Win
9 or 11
June
MEME: "Serene" - 'I was able to save this art project....But I had to
pull some strings'
The 2015 Army Arts and Crafts Contest gives #artists the opportunity to tell a story or illustrate an
emotion with any material such as clay, metal, wood, wire, textiles, cut-up photos, paint or a
combination of all the above. Share your creativity with us and Submit.Enter.Win.
16 or 18
June
MEME:
Showcase your creations and share your creative talents by participating in the 2015 Army Arts and
st
Crafts Contest – June 1 through July 31st. Start photographing your artwork and get ready to
Submit. Enter. Win #ArmyArts
23 or 25
June
MEME: "The Drug Lords of Sugar" - 'Who says you can't sugar coat
creativity'
Is there a craft you've always wanted to learn? Visit your garrison Arts and Crafts Program and
check out the many services they offer, such as framing, engraving and embroidery. Who know’s
maybe you can showcase your creativity in the 2015 Arts and Crafts Contest and win cash prizes!
MEME: "Friends" - 'All of my "friends" are so ridiculously talented'
April 22 2015
2015 Arts & Crafts Contest
30 June
or 2 July
7 or 9
July
Showcase your creations and share your creative talents by participating in the 2015 Army Arts and
st
Crafts Contest – June 1 through July 31st. Start photographing your artwork and get ready to
Submit. Enter. Win #ArmyArts
MEME: "Sunbather" - 'Who needs a real job when you're an Art Major'
We’re shining the light on SPC Sean Goetz and his story on how Fort Hood’s Arts and Crafts Center
provided him an outlet to explore the #creativity he never knew existed with ceramics. Visit your
garrison Arts and Crafts Program and see how they can help you create #ArmyArtwork
14 or 16
July
MEME: "Digital Drawing" - 'Creativity...Where Are You?'
Calling all #Artists and #Crafters…The 2015 Army Arts and Crafts Contest starts today! There are
several categories for both novice and accomplished #Artists so be sure to submit your
st
#ArmyArtwork for a chance to win. Contest ends July 31 .
21 or 23
July
MEME: "Changing Time" - 'Got Time on Your Hands? It only takes a minute to Submit.Enter.Win'
Have some old fabric, yarn, stained glass, or metal jewelry lying around the house? Put them to
great use and create some #ArmyArtwork for a chance to win some money! Visit your garrison Arts
and Crafts Program to enter the 2015 Army Arts and Crafts Contest: June 1 – July 31, 2015
28 or 30
July
MEME: "Jacob" - 'This is the face you're going to get if I don't win"
Showcase your creations and share your creative talents by participating in the 2015 Army Arts and
st
Crafts Contest – June 1 through July 31st. Start photographing your artwork and get ready to
Submit. Enter. Win #ArmyArts
31 July
MEME: "Seoul At Night" - 'Creativity can soothe your Seoul'
This is the last day to Submit.Enter.Win for the 2015 Army Arts and Crafts Contest! Make sure you
submit your #ArmyArtwork for a chance to win cash prizes and Army-wide recognition.
MEME: "Fishing Addiction" - 'Hooked for Life'
April 22 2015