Xpress, the Coolest Section of the St. Petersburg Times, is the home for features, news and views of interest to young readers. Most of the work in Xpress, which appears on Mondays in Floridian, is produced by the Times' X-Team. The team of journalists ages 9-17 from around the Tampa Bay area is selected every year at the end of the school year to serve during the following school term. The current team of 12 was chosen out of 150 applicants. Watch for X-Team application forms in Xpress during the month of May.
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Today's colorful and imaginative artwork was created by Cathy Battle's students who were studying 2-D Art at Progress Village Middle School of the Arts in Tampa. The students, working with pen and ink, and colored pencils, created Florida scenes and designs within an image related to the state's plants and animals. The work of Florida artist Nora Butler provided the inspiration for the students.
- Nancy Green, Xpressions editor
Xpressions, our monthly showcase for the art, writing and photography of students through the 12th grade, is looking for your work! Xpressions appears the last Monday of each month inside Floridian.
Please read the following instructions before submitting your work, which must be based on the designated themes.
AUGUST: OPEN THEME - We want your creative works of art, words or photography depicting any topic you chose. Deadline: Postmark Aug. 8.
SEPTEMBER: PETS - How are you and your pet similar? Show us through art, words or photography. Deadline: Postmark Sept. 12.
Work may be edited for length and content. Please send your work, theme suggestions and comments to: Xpressions, c/o Nancy Green, St. Petersburg Times, 1000 N Ashley Drive, Tampa, FL 33602.
Artwork must be on white, unlined paper, with the medium stated on the back (oil, pastel, crayon, etc.). Be sure to include your name, age, school, grade, address, ZIP code, phone number with area code and your e-mail address.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR WORK WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT THE INFORMATION ABOVE. Stories must be no longer than 150 words. We can return only artwork, and only if you indicate that you want it back.
