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The Official Button for Scandia Vinterfest 2015 will be designed
by a 6th grader from Scandia Elementary School. Criteria for final design
solutions allow for creativity, and each artist's interpretation of the "rules"!
There will be 3 winners (1 st, 2nd, 3rd place) AND all artists who submit
a design will receive an honorable mention for participating. The Scandia
Parks and Recreation Committee will judge the designs and determine
the winning entries!
BACKGROUND: SAAMI
REINDEER HERDERS
OF SCANDINAVIA
The 2015 Scandia Vinterfest Theme
is "Saami Reindeer Herders of Scandinavia" (pronounced SAHmi).
The Saami (also spelled Sami) are the indigenous people of
Norway, Sweden, Finland and the Kola Peninsula of Russia near
and above the Arctic Circle. The area where they live is called
Sapmi or Samiland. Today there are 70,000-100,000 Saami,
with the largest concentration in Norway. The Saami have
traditionally been semi -nomadic, meaning that their lifestyle
involves physically moving from place to place while retaining
connection to a locale/region. Their culture has evolved around
reindeer herding, hunting and fishing. Today the Saami work in
many professions, some splitting their time between living in
urban areas and returning seasonally to remote areas to herd reindeer and live a more traditional life.
SAAMI DEMOCRACY
Saami people have their own parliament, and flag ... even though they live in different countries
(Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Russia). The Saami send delegates to participate in the Global
Indigenous People's Movement of the United Nations and they elect representatives to the Saami
Council that promotes participation from each of the European countries where the Saami live.
There are representative Saami parliaments in each country except Russia.
Is your design abstract or representational? A combination? Is your artwork original or did you use existing
images/designs to create your design solution?
6. What materials / media did you use to create the design? If you created a digital design, make sure your
final design is at a print resolution of 300 dpi at the final 3.5" / 4" scale.
For Entry submission, print digital files on paper. If your digital design is among the winning designs,
the Official Vinterfest Button Committee will contact you to discuss uploading your digital file to prepare
it for final printing.
Collage/Montage solutions, or solutions that are dimensional should be carefully packaged.
Flat art will be collected in an envelope.
Additional text will be added to the button, with careful consideration of your design!
Note: your design should be
a 4 circle... even though
the button size is 3.5"!
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SCANDIA VINTERFEST
FEBRUARY 6-7, 2015
OFFICIAL BUTTON
DESIGN CONTEST
BACKGROUND:
SAAMI
PEOPLE & CULTURE
INTRODUCTION
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SCANDIA
February 6 7tu'Z0N5
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The Official Button for Scandia Vinterfest 2015 will be designed
by a 6th grader from Scandia Elementary School. Criteria for final design
solutions allow for creativity, and each artist's interpretation of the "rules"!
There will be 3 winners (1 st, 2nd, 3rd place) AND all artists who submit
a design will receive an honorable mention for participating. The Scandia
Parks and Recreation Committee will judge the designs and determine
the winning entries!
BACKGROUND: SAAMI
REINDEER HERDERS
OF SCANDINAVIA
The 2015 Scandia Vinterfest Theme
is "Saami Reindeer Herders of Scandinavia" (pronounced SAHmi).
The Saami (also spelled Sami) are the indigenous people of
Norway, Sweden, Finland and the Kola Peninsula of Russia near
and above the Arctic Circle. The area where they live is called
Sapmi or Samiland. Today there are 70,000-100,000 Saami,
with the largest concentration in Norway. The Saami have
traditionally been semi -nomadic, meaning that their lifestyle
involves physically moving from place to place while retaining
connection to a locale/region. Their culture has evolved around
reindeer herding, hunting and fishing. Today the Saami work in
many professions, some splitting their time between living in
urban areas and returning seasonally to remote areas to herd reindeer and live a more traditional life.
SAAMI DEMOCRACY
Saami people have their own parliament, and flag ... even though they live in different countries
(Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Russia). The Saami send delegates to participate in the Global
Indigenous People's Movement of the United Nations and they elect representatives to the Saami
Council that promotes participation from each of the European countries where the Saami live.
There are representative Saami parliaments in each country except Russia.
Is your design abstract or representational? A combination? Is your artwork original or did you use existing
images/designs to create your design solution?
6. What materials / media did you use to create the design? If you created a digital design, make sure your
final design is at a print resolution of 300 dpi at the final 3.5" / 4" scale.
For Entry submission, print digital files on paper. If your digital design is among the winning designs,
the Official Vinterfest Button Committee will contact you to discuss uploading your digital file to prepare
it for final printing.
Collage/Montage solutions, or solutions that are dimensional should be carefully packaged.
Flat art will be collected in an envelope.
Additional text will be added to the button, with careful consideration of your design!
Note: your design should be
a 4 circle... even though
the button size is 3.5"!
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SAAMI ART AND CRAFT is very distinct, and involves symbol-
ism combining native religion and spirituality. Love of nature and a deep
belief that all of nature is sacred is applied to beautiful, practical everyday
items—with pattern, design and color. Images of animals, plants and
natural phenomenon are depicted both with drawing as well as abstract
patterns. Saami weaving and patterns—incorporated into beautiful
and brightly colored clothing—
are complex and specific to
each region.
REINDEER ARE VERY
IMPORTANT TO
THE SAAM1. Reindeer
are incorporated into Saami
tools, clothing, food, and art.
There will be a display of Saami crafts and other artifacts in
the Scandia Elementary foyer glass display case. The colors
of the Saami flag are deep blue, red, gold, and green. These
are the colors that you will see in Saami traditional clothing
as well. Deep blue stands for the "dark time" of winter when
the sun doesn't rise (winter in the Arctic). Red stands for the "midnight sun" of summer, when the sun
doesn't set. Gold represents the Sun, and Green the Earth and all life. The circle represents the unity of
all Saami people in the world crossing national boundaries.
Learning about the Saami people is part of this project. We hope that you find the art and design,
culture and lifestyle of the Saami to be interesting and inspirational.
References/Sources:
Saami Spirit Calendar: Celebrating the Lives and People of Northern Scandinavia, Kurt Seaberg 2013
Lapps, Reindeer Herders of Lapland, Original Peoples Series, Alan James, 1989
"The People Who Walk With Reindeer: Sami , by Jessica Benko; National Geographic Magazine, November 2011. Photographs
by Erika Larsen.
BUTTON DESIGN CONTEST RULES, AND INFORMATION
SIZE: The actual finished size will be 4"with 1/2"of the circle's outer edges wrapping around the
button edge. Your design should fit to the edge of the 4" circle but details that are important to
the design should be contained within the 3.5"area.
ARTWORK: Any artwork media will be accepted: drawing, painting, collage, photography,
montage, needlework, digital artwork from a computer.
The Artist can use any aspect of Saami culture in her/his design. And, any subject matter that references
Vinterfest, Scandia and the Artist's interpretations. For instance, the design could be an image that
highlights Vinterfest activities rendered using Saami aesthetic, or an interpretation of Saami style.
Each artist will write a description of her/his design with the option to elaborate.
Merits will be measured by originality, connection to Scandia Vinterfest, successful design, and
clever interpretation of Saami culture and design. Interesting concepts will be highly valued!
1. Artist's Name (print) /
Home Phone No. / email address
Signature
2. Parent / Guardian Name (print) /
Signature
3. 6th Grade Teacher (Emily Steigmeier or Gregg Krentz) /
Signature
4. Please describe your design: what inspired you? The subject matter or your intentions?
Are there references to Vinterfest? And/or to Saami design/culture/celebrations?
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ENTRY FORM
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VINTERFEST 2015 OFFICIAL BUTTON DESIGN CONTEST
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Thank you for submitting your designs! Please fill -out this Entry Form,
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copy it, and attach the copy to your button design entry (or tear off).
Give your Entry Form and button design to your 6th grade teacher
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(Emily Steigmeir, or Gregg Krentz) by Friday December 19th, 2015.
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will pick up all submissions on December 19th. There will be 3 finalists
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and prizes. 3rd place prize will be an experience for the entire 6th grade class
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(Surprise!). All entries will receive honorable mention.
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Judging will take place on January 5th. Winners will be announced at Scandia
Elementary School, followed by a public announcement. 100 of the winning
button will be delivered to Scandia Elementary as soon as they are printed.
Each 6th grader and her/his teacher will receive a button, the remaining
buttons will be distributed by school principal Mrs. Julie Greiman.
The Marine Scandia Lions will sell 400 buttons to support Vinterfest activities,
and the development of Lilleskogen Park.
1. Artist's Name (print) /
Home Phone No. / email address
Signature
2. Parent / Guardian Name (print) /
Signature
3. 6th Grade Teacher (Emily Steigmeier or Gregg Krentz) /
Signature
4. Please describe your design: what inspired you? The subject matter or your intentions?
Are there references to Vinterfest? And/or to Saami design/culture/celebrations?
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