FAIRVIEW PARK, Ohio -- Entries are now being accepted for the Fairview Park 2021 recycling calendar. This year’s citywide artwork contest has been retooled to provide residents of all ages a special stay-at-home order task.
“I’m looking forward to viewing the artwork submissions from our residents,” Fairview Park Mayor Patrick Cooney said. “In the past this contest was just open to students.
“This year, we’re excited to encourage residents of all ages to reflect on recycling practices and ways of reusing and repurposing, while participating in a fun and creative project.”
Fairview Park Community Development Planner Monica Jordan Rossiter said last year’s contest had more than 100 student submissions.
“Due to the current public health crisis, and the school closures, we decided to open up the contest to all residents in the city of Fairview Park,” Rossiter said. “Also, it’s a nice activity for people to do when they’re stuck inside and not able to go out or socialize as much they usually would.
“Another thing that’s unique about this round of recycling calendar artwork is not only that it’s open to all residents of all ages, but we will accept group submissions. So if your family wants to do a piece of artwork together, that’s encouraged.”
More than a dozen submissions will appear in the third annual recycling calendar funded once again by a Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District’s Community Recycling Awareness grant. The $5,440 funds will cover the calendar printing cost, as well as two community shredding events.
The recycling calendar artwork contest requires photographed or scanned submissions -- hi-res digital images (150 DPI or higher) sized between 5.5” x 8.5” and 11” x 17” and preferred in landscape orientation.
Titled or captioned entries showing how to repurpose objects, reduce waste or recycle must be emailed to Rossiter by 4 p.m. June 5.
Judging the contest will be Cooney and city hall staff. Rossiter said the winners, who will be announced via social media, will be mailed calendars.
“This is just a fun activity to bring the family together, get in touch with your creative side, participate in something that will better the community and increase recycling awareness,” Rossiter said.