Revive 66, an offshoot of the Iowa-based Workin’ Bridges that is trying to save the historic Gasconade River Bridge near Hazelgreen, Missouri, has organized an art contest for children up to age 17, with the winner getting a new Slammer BMX bike.
Workin’ Bridges has launched in a nationwide campaign to save endangered historic bridges along Route 66; the campaign is titled “Revive America’s Original Road Trip.” Revive 66 came from a collaboration of the people trying to save the Gasconade River Bridge.
More details from the news release:
Children ages 2-17 are invited to create an image of a friendly troll named Grins. Grins is a troll from Iowa who has lost his home (a bridge) in a recent flood; he is traveling with his friend Cheery the Cardinal, in search of a new home.
Because he has lost everything in the flood, including his mirror, he does not know what he looks like. Hence, the opportunity for a budding artist to create the winning image of Grins! Here is Grins’ story:
Hi. I’m Grins. I’m a friendly little troll from Iowa. My home under a bridge flooded. I’ve been in search of a new home since then, traveling with my best friend Cheery. She sings when she’s happy. She sings when she’s sad. She sings me to sleep, and for that I am glad!
Now that it’s getting cold, I need to remember to always have my jacket, scarf and hat with me. Cheery stays warm with her cute red vest over her fluffy red feathers. Can you help me?
I don’t have a mirror, so I don’t even know what I look like! Cheery says I’m cute, short and silly! I love to fish, hunt, hike, write stories, and take pictures of my travels.
There’s a contest to draw me! Contest rules are available on our web page: www.workinbridges.org. There are more fun contests and things coming soon. Stay in touch with me at GrinsTroll66@gmail.com.
Your friend, Grins
The contest rules may be downloaded here.
UPDATE 1/2/2018: The deadline for entries for the contest has been extended to midnight Jan. 31.
(Image of the Revive 66 logo via Facebook)