It may not be the solution to the education budget … but it’ll keep your kids busy for at least ten minutes during Winter Break.

Art Jam is a youth art contest for kids ages 7 through 12 in the Twin Ports. Have you seen the commercial yet? If not, it’s probably because you don’t watch enough cartoons.

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Art Jam is all about showing kids the power of communicating through art. Entry forms are available through school art programs or at Happy Space (in Fitger’s), and completed posters can be returned to area Papa Murphy’s locations for a free mini pizza. The deadline to enter is March 11, after which submissions will be on display throughout the Fitger’s mall. Prizes-including cash, art supplies, and free classes – will be awarded to the top entrants in each age category as selected by local artists.

 You can visit this page to learn more about the contest, to lament your lost youth, and to find out what Art Jam tastes like.