ODCCA Kids’ Silhouette Contest, No Entry Fee!
Canvasback drake, 3 age groups, K thru grades 12
Questions? Contact Mark Prinster, 937-321-9003, [email protected]

This is a fun contest to mentor kids who like to paint! Students K thru grades 12 enter one entry per person, no entry fee. Each age group will be judged 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Best in Group. Age groups at the time of registration are: 16 – 17 years of age; 12 – 15; 11 and under.

Our sincere thanks to Del Herbert, Ward World Championship Carver, teacher to many, and long-time supporter of ODCCA and its mission for providing the pattern and a sample silhouette.
1. Click on the photos to download and print the pattern, or other patterns may be used.
2. Entries are to be made of wood, one inch thick or less and may be life-size or less in size.
3. Edges may be rounded; wing and bill definition permitted.
4. Glass eyes are permitted.
5. Must be mounted on a simple base with a wood or metal dowel.
Entries should be realistically painted.

Saturday Contests for Kids, No Entry Fees! 

Kids’ Painting Contest, Saturday, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. in Ballroom #4. Kids pre-school through grade 12 will paint an 11-inch wood blank Trout (you pick the specie.) Please pre-register, limited to 20 participants. Contact Mark Langenderfer, t[email protected].

Kids are supplied a wood blank, brushes and paint. Many participants bring pictures on their phone or print-outs of the subject as a reference. Ribbons are awarded, but most of all it is a lot of fun!

Other contests with special student categories, no entry fee: The Wildfowlers Youth, ODCCA Flat Art contest, and Fish Decoys. Contests are for ages 17 and younger. Entries are judged at the show and on display for public viewing until 3 p.m. Sunday. Winning entries are awarded ribbons. Your sponsorship for these contests is appreciated!