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DooDads Hiatus!
In our continuing effort to improve the Doodad competition, and reach even more students, the Doodad coordinators have decided to postpone the competition for the 2017-2018 school year. During our hiatus, we intend to conduct critical activities, such as:
• Survey art instructors to determine what “doodad” objects and themes will most resonate with, and engage their students.
• Develop curricula to help teachers connect the competition to state standards, so that it can be better integrated into classroom lessons.
• Reach out to other teaching disciplines, such as science, to emphasize recycling and environmental stewardship.
• Research methods to enhance marketing to teachers, students, the business community, and the general public.
We hope that our hiatus will been seen as a valuable investment of time and energy to improve the Doodad competition, and ask for your continued support when we return for the 2018-2019 school year.
The Doodad coordinators want to thank past participants, teachers, and sponsors for your enthusiastic support of the Re-Purposed Doodad Sculpture Competition over the past six years. Your encouragement has been crucial to the successful development of this competition, and the positive impact it’s had on the lives of so many children.
In the meantime, if you have any questions, or want to share your thoughts about how to improve the competition, please contact us through the Doodad website http://doodadoftampa.org/ . ... See MoreSee Less
4 months ago ·
Congratulations to the Middle School winners of the 2017 Doodad Repurposed Sculpture Competition.
Best and Peoples' Choice Award-- Lutz Prep Charter School, 9-11 -- Never Forget
Best Firefighters as Superheroes -- Ferrell GPA Middle Magnet, The Adventures of Firefighters
Best US History - Nick Wagner, Home School, First Flying Machine
Best Tampa History -- Wilson Middle, Gaspar's Boat
Honorable Mention - Roland Park K-8, The Taxation Conflict
Honorable Mention - Wilson Middle, The Fire of Fairlane Eastwood ... See MoreSee Less
12 months ago ·
Congratulations to the High School Winners of the 2017 Doodad Repurposed Sculpture Competition.
Best and Peoples' Choice Award- Lennard High, Sacagawea
Best Firefighters as Superheroes - Blake High, Fire-man
Best US History -- Blake High, Buy Our Products
Best Tampa History - Steinbrenner High, Warrior's Gasparilla Boat
Honorable Mention - -Blake High, Change Your Perspective ... See MoreSee Less
12 months ago ·
Congratulations to the Elementary Schools winners of the 2017 Doodad Repurposed Sculpture Competition.
Best -- Alex Wagner, Homeschool, Native Americans Killing Alligators
Best Firefighters as Superheroes - Kenly Elementary, Just Another Day at the Office for These Everyday Heroes
Best US History - Lamb Elementary, No Day Shall Erase You From Memory of Time
Best Tampa History - Alafia Elementary, Tampa Cigar Factory Fire 2015
Honorable Mention and Peoples' Choice Award -- Tampa Regional Artists Children's Class, Old Hyde Park Art Center
Honorable Mention - Cypress Creek Elementary, Our Community Heroes
Honorable Mention - Alafia Elementary, Fire Truck 2067 ... See MoreSee Less
12 months ago ·
Congratulations to Dana Warner, the 2017 receipent of the Warren Elly Award.This award, sponsored this year by Allegro, is presented to an individual who best opened students to expression of their own ideas and feelings through art. The award is named for the late Warren Elly, who throughout his reporting career cared deeply for the people behind the news events and revealed the humanity of their stories. ... See MoreSee Less
12 months ago ·
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- Doodad Hiatus – coordinators have postponed the 2018 competition to work on improvements. Please see https://t.co/Ddm9lHuHoJ for details! 08:10:06 PM December 05, 2017 from Twitter Web Client ReplyRetweetFavorite
- Sign pickup process changes! Signs will be available for pickup Jan 17 thru Feb 26 at Lowry Park. Get directions at https://t.co/YxIuEbBkMW. 10:35:09 PM December 20, 2016 from Twitter Web Client ReplyRetweetFavorite
- Who knew there's more than 1 recipe for paper mache paste? See what flour, water, paper and inspiration can do! Doodad Art Show, May 2-31! 07:34:49 PM April 02, 2016 from Twitter Web Client ReplyRetweetFavorite
- What's a Doodad? check out our video to learn more! https://t.co/xnm2Yny4sD 05:36:31 PM May 18, 2015 from Twitter Web Client ReplyRetweetFavorite
- It was so much fun to see the children shine at @TampaBayHistory Doodad Exhibit. https://t.co/nAv8Yg5cF2 07:46:03 PM May 07, 2015 from Twitter Web Client ReplyRetweetFavorite
- All the sculpture is amazing -- on view @TampaBayHistory until May 31. Reception May 13 at 5:30 PM. https://t.co/NW5LooOacx 07:45:09 PM May 07, 2015 from Twitter Web Client ReplyRetweetFavorite
- DOODADS RECEPTION DATE CHANGED TO WEDNESDAY, MAY 13! Change was needed due to NHL playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 12. 04:09:48 PM May 05, 2015 from Twitter Web Client ReplyRetweetFavorite
- Robinson High School Artist & Best of Show Winner Andrea Szikszay waves to her fans at the DooDad Awards Ceremony. http://t.co/nsk0ZpeCZt 11:37:36 PM May 09, 2014 from Twitter Web Client ReplyRetweetFavorite
- RT @AugustoSellhorn: My daughter's entry 4 @DooDadArt show in Tampa Hist Center; cigar boxes as a tribute 2 Picasso,vang Gogh & da Vinci ht… 11:33:25 PM May 09, 2014 from Twitter Web Client ReplyRetweetFavorite
- Packed house at the Doodad Opening at Tampa Bay History Center. Opening remarks w/ Tampa Councilman Mike Suarez. http://t.co/0V0CJasoZq 10:30:13 PM May 09, 2014 from Twitter for iPhone ReplyRetweetFavorite