HONOLULU — The 2021 Keiki Art Contest is open for submissions through April 30, with the theme of “Fair Housing: Celebrate Diversity.”
The contest celebrates the importance of the federal Fair Housing Act, which became law in April 1968.
The law helps prevent discrimination in housing by ensuring equal access when renting or buying a home, securing a mortgage, seeking housing assistance or engaging in other housing-related activities. National Fair Housing Month is recognized each April to help raise awareness of fair housing rights.
“Everyone, regardless of race, national origin, religion, gender, disability or other factors, deserves fair and equal access to housing,” said Derek Lau, president of Hawai‘i Realtors.
The Keiki Art Contest is free and is open to all Hawai‘i students from grades one to eight, with two categories for grades one to four and five to eight.
Winners will receive $100, second place $75, and third place $50. Honorable mentions will also be selected. Winners will be notified by May 31.
Select artwork will be featured in a 2022 Hawai‘i Realtors calendar.
Submissions must be original and may not exceed 8 ½ x 11 inches in size. Acceptable media include paint, pencil, markers, ink, crayon and watercolor. Entries can be submitted digitally or mailed to Hawai‘i Realtors. For the official entry form and guidelines, visit hawaiirealtors.com/art.
