The Big Rapids Department of Public Safety is partnering with Artworks to host a local art contest for middle school students. The art contest was inspired by a recent remodel of the front office of the Department of Public Safety.

Middle school students in Big Rapids are being asked to show their appreciation for all our police officers and firefighters do through an original piece of art depicting Public Safety in the community.

Two winners will be selected, one by Public Safety staff and one by citizens of our community during an art exhibition at the Big Rapids Department of Public Safety building from Monday, Apr. 15 through Thursday, Apr. 18. Each winner will receive a $75 gift card, and their art will be displayed on the glass in the front office of the Big Rapids Department of Public Safety building.

All entries are due by 4:00 P.M. on Mar. 28. Rules for entering the contest include the student must be between fifth and eighth grade, the artwork must be original, the piece must be made using of pencils, ink, markers, colored pencils, etc., and it cannot contain religious, political, copyrighted, or advertising images. Submissions that are considered to be disturbing or inappropriate will not be chosen.

For a complete list of rules and instructions on how to enter, visit https://www.bigrapidsdps.org/middle_school_art_contest.php. 

For any questions, please contact Officer William Sell at 231-527-0005 or wsell@bigrapidsdps.org.