Photo Op Cutout Contest

This contest was available for all ages and for any resident of the City of Elliot Lake or Serpent River First Nations.

Designs must meet the following specifications for consideration in the contest:

• Vertical or horizontal orientation
• Scaled for 4ft x 6ft (122cm by 183cm)

8.5" x 11" Template 11" x 17" Template

• Minimum of two (2) face cutouts
• Any art medium (digital included)
• Original design
• Follows theme: Elliot Lake is Kraft Hockeyville

All participants must agree to the following terms and conditions to participate:

• Must be a resident of Elliot Lake or Serpent River First Nation to enter.
• All entries must comply with City of Elliot Lake policies.
• If the Kraft Hockeyville logo appears in the design, it is not altered in any way.
• Artwork is original design and submitted by the individual who holds exclusive rights.
• Designs will be reviewed by an independent panel by Sept. 16, 2024, and all decisions will be final.
• The chosen artwork will become the property of the City of Elliot Lake.

Designs must be submitted by the deadline: September 15th, 2024, at 11:55PM.

All eligible designs will be reviewed by an independent panel on September 16th, 2024, and winning designs will be announced same-day.

Artists of winning designs will receive a $100 honourarium and recognition on the finalized panel and at the Kraft Hockeyville Community Celebration on September 27th, 2024.

Location: Spruce Beach (Spruce Ave.)

Artist's Description: Happy outdoor experiences with water and nature trails. Thought of our Fire Tower, lakes, trails and wildlife.

Location: Spine Beach (Spine Rd.)

Artist's Description: Not one, but two beautiful beaches close to everyone’s proximity! Potential locations: Westview Park, Spruce or Spine beach, Splash Pad, Boat Launch, Horne Lake Trail.

Location: Symbol Park (Kilborn Way)

Artist's Description: Franc Joubin’s Prospector Tent, in the Nuclear Mining Museum, reminds us of the beginnings of our community, The area near the Uranium Symbol would be a good place for this!

Location: Fire Tower Lookout (Fire Tower Rd.)

Artist's Description: Some local animals are inside the cupola, on the lookout for forest fires, including a moose that has managed to climb up the ladder on the outside of the tower and is clinging to a window frame. This panel could be located outside the Ranger’s cabin at the Lookout.

Location: Mt. Dufour Ski Area

Artist's Description: Whether skiing or snowboarding, Mt Dufour is fun for everyone! I would want to display at the ski hill.

• Design can be vertical or horizontal
• Should have space for at least 2 holes
• Finished panels will be 4ft by 6ft (122cm by 183cm)
• Prepare your design TO SCALE in full colour
• Your design will be enlarged to be digitally printed so make it bright and clear
• Must be an original design & can be inspired by a specific location or Woodlands theme
  • open to multiple interpretations including natural resources, four seasons, wildlife, history, & recreational activities

A panel of judges comprised of Arts and Culture Advisory Committee members and City Councillors reviewed and scored each submission (provided anonymously).

The first round of judging determined a shortlist of 14 pieces, and a second round of judging determined the 5 pieces selected for printing and installation.

The artists of the selected pieces were each awarded an honourarium of $100.

Artist's Description: I have two little girls so I let them pick out the animals and for my children the stars you can see here are their favourite part. Being from the city, their father grew up here so we moved here to lay our roots. As their mom, I just wanted to submit my art because it was a design me and my children made.

Artist's Description: A bear about to eat a fox in a forest with a bunch of flowers.

Artist's Description: The potential location is West View park. The design includes three cutouts of bears on a trail. One bear is holding a jar of honey, a basket of blueberries and another is holding a fishing rod. There are small creatures such as a raccoon, and a chipmunk hiding behind a tree, and sitting on a rock. The bears are standing at the trail that can be interpreted as the trail at Sheriff's Creek or the trail to the docks from Westview.

Artist's Description: When I was young I would enjoy going swimming at Spruce Beach. I love the natural beauty of Elliot Lake. It has such beautiful nature.

Artist's Description: Local animals getting together for a campfire at Westview Park.

Artist's Description: Parents watching over their chicks

Artist's Description: Three fireflies shining bright.

Artist's Description: Two toads and a lily meet in the pond for their party.

Artist's Description: A dog on top of "The Rock" and a turtle hanging out on Spruce Breach. A third spot for the shining sun!

Artist's Description: Drawing of the animals you might see around Elliot Lake.

Artist's Description: Bear in a park standing up.

Artist's Description: A bear, a fox, a big tree, trees, flowers.

Artist's Description: A variety of forest animals (fox, wolf, etc.)

Artist's Description: A worm on a fishing hook and two fish looking at it.

Artist's Description: Two people riding a moose.

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Artist's Description: Fox on a mushroom and a bear on a log.

Artist's Description: It was a peaceful day at the golf course when a bear suddenly popped up out of nowhere! Uh oh, you forgot how to deal with a bear, so you just ran for your life!

Artist's Description: I wanted the design to represent Elliot Lake. I didn't want it to be something that could be just anywhere. I have great memories growing up in Elliot Lake and one memory I am sure I share with many is spending time at the beach and the great joy of finally being able to swim to "the rock" we all know so well.

I wanted this art to give people a smile and think of the wonderful summers and great opportunities we have with the nature we are so blessed to have around us in this city.

I miss the nature surrounding Elliot Lake and have often found myself at awe whenever I return from my many journeys away from my home town.

Artist's Description: A hunter hunting a moose near lake Elliot in a forest.

Artist's Description: A real Canadian winter Eh! Ice skating on Horne Lake with a moose.

Artist's Description: It is a squirrel sitting on a wooden beam next to a tree.

Artist's Description: Swimming to the Rock is a test for generations. Two have made it!

Artist's Description: Boy and girl fishing off a dock.

Artist's Description: Two miners standing on a mine site near a head frame.

Artist's Description: Wildlife scene of a bear and deer in the natural environment.

Artist's Description: It's a Beaver eating a tree.

Artist's Description: Three friends making memories in the summer.

Artist's Description: Three dragonflies chilling on cattails.

Artist's Description: Murphy's Law shouldn't go fishing...

Artist's Description: Soaring like an eagle; free as a bird.

Artist's Description: Mosquitos flying people around at dusk.

Artist's Description: Three worms on hooks waiting for dinner.