Aaron Brothers, Inc. Launches Coloring Earth Green Kids' Art Contest

DALLAS, March 1 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, April 22, 2010, Aaron Brothers Art & Framing is sponsoring a kids' art contest themed Coloring Earth Green. Entries will be accepted in Aaron Brothers stores from February 28th until April 18th. Approximately $26,000 in prizes will be awarded to kids and their schools - including a Grand Prize trip to the Crayola Factory for two students and their families.

"This contest is designed to encourage kids to creatively express their awareness of the environment and the importance of taking care of our planet," said Jim King, Aaron Brothers General Manager. "We also want to show our commitment to supporting arts in schools with winners' designated schools receiving Aaron Brothers shopping sprees valued up to $1,000."

Aaron Brothers is also offering teachers a complimentary kit that contains "Green Thought Starters" - ideas, fun facts and "eco-easy" tips to be green and to raise awareness of the natural environment. The kit also includes valuable coupons for teachers, colleagues, friends and parents. Teachers may download or request the free teachers kit, which includes "Coloring Earth Green" art entry examples and the "Green Thought Starters Kit," at www.aaronbrothers.com/teachers.

The launch of the contest and the complimentary environmental Thought Starters for teachers coincide with Aaron Brothers' annual and environmentally-aware event, The Great Frame Trade-In Event™. Shoppers who bring in any frame for recycling receive discounts toward the purchase of new photo frames, wall frames or custom frames.

To enter the Coloring Earth Green contest, artists should create artwork that focuses on the planet and the protection of the environment. To be eligible, the piece of art must be unframed on 9 inch by 12 inch paper. Artists are welcome to use any medium, including paint, crayons, markers and three-dimensional objects. Finished artwork can be entered at any Aaron Brothers store. In addition to the original artwork, each child will need to submit a completed entry form, which requires parent/guardian consent. Complete contest rules and a store locator can be found at www.aaronbrothers.com .

Each Aaron Brothers store will display its entries, and two winners will be selected from each store during a voting event April 24th and 25th. The two categories are 5-8 years old and 9-12 years old.

The winning entries from each store will be posted online for the nation to vote May 5th to May 21st. Online voting will determine the Grand Prize, Second Prize and Third Prize winners. Winners will be announced around May 28th.

Grand Prize Winners from each age category will win a trip to the Crayola Factory in Easton, Pennsylvania, for four people, including air travel and hotel accommodations for 3 days and 2 nights, and a $500 Aaron Brothers gift card. Their designated schools will each receive a $1,000 gift card.

Second Place Prize Winners will each receive a $200 Aaron Brothers gift card. Their designated schools will each receive a $500 Aaron Brothers gift card.

Third Place Prize Winners will each receive a $100 Aaron Brothers gift card. Their designated schools will each receive a $300 Aaron Brothers gift card.

The Aaron Brothers Coloring Earth Green contest is open to legal residents of Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Texas and Washington who are 5 to 12 years of age on Feb. 28, 2010.

About Aaron Brothers, Inc.

What began over 60 years ago by two brothers in Hollywood, California has flourished into 148 stores in 9 states. Aaron Brothers stores offer custom framing, wall and photo frames, photo albums, art supplies, and framed and unframed wall decor for the consumer interested in creating, preserving and displaying personal expression. Aaron Brothers, Inc. is headquartered in Coppell, Texas. Visit www.aaronbrothers.com for more information.

SOURCE Aaron Brothers, Inc.