Boston Fair Housing Commission Poster Contest - March 19, 2014

This April will mark the 46th anniversary of the signing of the Fair Housing Act and our theme this year is, “One Boston: A Hub of Diversity.” The Boston Fair Housing Commission is holding a Fair Housing Art Poster Contest for students grades 1- 12 who reside in the city of Boston. The art contest will serve to educate our students and the community at large about housing discrimination and the work that the city does to ensure that Boston works for all of its residents. Online voting and a panel of judges will decide which of the talented finalists best convey our theme through their artistic expression. 

Submissions will be accepted online from March 3^rd to March 27^th. Students must submit original pieces that are handmade through the online portal. For students who need accessibility to computers, scanners, and photography concerns please contact Chardline Chanel-Faiteau ( chardline.chanel-faiteau@boston.gov). No computer generated pieces will be accepted. The top 9 finalists will be honored at our Fair Housing Celebration with Mayor Walsh as well as receive prizes. 

The prizes  are as follows:

High School Prizes:

1.) iPad Mini 
2.) Nikon Cool Pix Camera and a Gift Certificate to Blick Art Supply 
3.) $100 Visa Gift Card

Middle School Prizes:

1.) Samsung Tablet 
2.) $85 Gift Card to Target 
3.) $70 Visa Gift Card

Elementary School:

1.) Nabi 2 
2.) $85 Gift Card to Target 
3.) $50 Visa Gift Card and &25 Gift Certificate to Boing! Toy Shop