Poster Contest (Grades 4 through 8)
To win, create an original poster that illustrates the way that counties positively impact the lives of resident and which uses the theme "Connecting the Unconnected."
Download the poster contest packet for full rules. Submit by the deadline to the address above. Entries will be judged by the Mariposa County Arts Council and winners displayed in the Tree Top Gallery.
Three winners will be chosen from grades 4-5, and another three will be chosen from grades 6-8 and the following prizes will be awarded:
Grades 4-5
- 1st Place: $15 and an Art Kit ($35 value)
- 2nd Place: $10
- 3rd Place: $5
Grades 6-8
- 1st Place: $25 and an Art Kit ($45 value)
- 2nd Place: $20
- 3rd Place: $15
Essay Contest (Grades 9 through 12)
To win, write an original essay, typed in MLA format, that discusses the types and breadth of work that counties perform for its residents.
Download the essay contest packet. Submit by the deadline to the address above. Entries will be judged by the Mariposa Gazette and winning entries will be published in the newspaper.
In addition, three winners will be chosen and the following prizes will be awarded:
- 1st Place: $75 cash and a laptop computer

- 2nd Place: $50 cash
- 3rd Place: $25 cash