Post 196: Youth Art Competition for 9th-12th Grades - Occoquan

Youth Art Competition for 9th-12th Grades - Occoquan

Here's a local youth Call for Art Competition someone you might know could be interested in.

Youth Art Competition for 9^th to 12^th Grades

The Town of Occoquan announces their first local Youth Art Competition for the Fall Arts & Crafts Show, September 24 & 25, 2022. Local youth artists, 9^th-12^th grade from around the area are encouraged to submit their best works.

Submission includes 3 photos of recent art (produced within the last 2 years) and a completed online application. All forms of visual art are acceptable including painting, photography, drawing, sculpture, digital, fiber art, and collage, (but not sound and video art). Work must not exceed 18” x 24.” Digital submissions must be 300dpi or as close to it as possible. A limited number of each category will be accepted. Subject matter must be family-friendly. 

The jury will select award winners in the following categories: painting, drawing, digital (including photography), and sculpture. All selected artists will receive an award of a $50 gift card to use in Occoquan.

All accepted entries will be displayed at the Fall Arts & Crafts Show on September 24 & 25, with a drop off window of September 19-22. Display only, not for sale. Artists will be asked to staff the booth space during the show for a two-hour period over the course of the weekend. All work picked up by September 30.

Firm deadline for submitting all work: September 12, 2022 at 5pm.  Contact: jlittle@occoquanva.gov.

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Author: Town of Occoquan

 

Author, Photographer: Donna Liguria
An artist member of PWAS in Woodbridge, VA specializing in acrylic painting. She paints landscapes, seascapes, animals and many subjects. Visit her Website at https://DonnaLiguriaArt.com & her Blog at https://donnascavepainting.blogspot.com/.

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Local Art: Visit us at Stonebridge Open Space Arts at 15000 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA - Open Wed to Sat 12-7 and Sun 12-5
The Prince William Art Society is a 50-year-old non-profit art group in PWC for the appreciation of fine art throughout the county and Northern Virginia.

Want to know how to get involved at OSA? If you are an artist (18 or older) living in Prince William County, or a are a member of a PWC art group, you are welcome to get on our next art show's emailing list. Send it to us, OR come by the gallery to find out more.

Want to join PWAS? Go to https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/membership

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