Montana Meth Project and OPI partner to launch Paint the State

Dear Montana educators,

I’m excited to announce that OPI is partnering with the Montana Meth Project, the worldwide leader in Meth prevention, to launch 2023 Paint the State. Paint the State is Montana’s largest public art contest with the goal to engage young Montanans in on-the-ground drug prevention outreach and inspire vibrant drug-free lives.

I invite all Montana 7 – 12 grade teachers to sign up for Paint the State and lead student participation in this exciting art contest. The first 250 educators to sign up will hold their spots to receive a $250 stipend from the Meth Project to be used toward art supplies for your student team entries.

The Meth Project will also be signing up educators at the Montana Educator Conference in Helena starting tomorrow at Booth #34.

Next week is Red Ribbon Week, an ideal time to be discussing the risks of drug use with our students and getting them excited about Paint the State. The contest is appropriate for classes and student groups across subjects and interests. Students who participate will be entered to win up to $3,000 in cash prizes from the Meth Project and its partners.

Thank you for engaging in this important drug prevention effort. Your leadership is invaluable in inspiring Montana’s new drug prevention ambassadors.

Get inspired and sign up at PaintTheState.org.

Sincerely,

Questions? Contact: 

Brian O'Leary, OPI Communications Director, (406) 444-3559

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