American Legion Post 372 has kicked off the World War II ART CONTEST.

What a great opportunity this is for our local youth to show off their art and a chance to win a scholarship!

In addition to a scholarship, the first place winner will also be painting their mural on the facade of the American Legion Post 372 building. It will be on one of the 6 "Mural Walls" on the front of the building.

The first "Mural Wall" was completed last summer by Artist Emily Davidson, a student at Cherry Hill West High School. As first place winner she painted a stunnning mural representing World War I, which depicts soldiers, white memorial crosses and scenes from the victory parade in New York overlaying a bright red poppy. (click here for more info)

This year's theme is World War II and is meant to recognize and honor the sacrifices of those that defended our great nation and those that made the ultimate sacrifice.

For this contest we are asking for artwork of any scene from World War II on a 24 x 36 (landscape) white poster board. We encourage participants to begin the process of this creative project now. Your finished submission should be given to directly to your Art Teacher between March 20-29, 2024.  

Entries are being accepted from students in 9th-12th grade from the following schools; at Cherry Hill West High School, Cherry Hill East High School, Cherry Hill Alternative High School, Pennsauken High School, Camden Catholic High School, Haddon Heights High School, Haddon Township High School, Bishop Eustace Prep and Paul VI High School.

The first place winner will receive a $1000 scholarship and will be painting mural on the exterior of American Legion Post 372 facility, located at 1532 Martin Ave, Cherry Hill, NJ (Directly behind Cherry Hill West High School)

Second place winner will receive a $500 scholarship. Third Place winner will receive a $300 scholarship.

For complete instructions, including the submission form and detailed rules, see your schools Art Teacher, or contact one of the American Legion Post 372's Art Contest Committee members by clicking here.

The WWII Art Contest Judging/Showcase scheduled for Friday, April 12th has been cancelled. Those that submitted artwork will be contacted with more information and winners will be announced Friday April 19th!