Both age group winners will receive $500 as will their schools; the second-place winners will each receive $250, with $250 for the child's school. Winners and some other entrants will have their artwork featured on the AAP Web site at http://www.aap.org/ and in other promotional materials. The theme of the contest is "Healthy things to do."

To enter, children should submit an original piece of art to: American Academy of Pediatrics, Art Contest, 141 Northwest Point Boulevard, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007.

Official entry forms must accompany all entries and are available online at http://www.aap.org/75/artcontest.htm . The deadline for submitting entries to the AAP National Art Contest has been extended. Entries must be postmarked by June 20, 2005. Winners will be announced on the AAP Web site in July 2005 and will be notified in writing.

The American Academy of Pediatrics is an organization of 60,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults.

Source: American Academy of Pediatrics

CONTACT: Deandra Galarde of American Academy of Pediatrics,
+1-847-434-7877

Web site: http://www.aap.org/
http://www.aap.org/75/artcontest.htm