Naperville Art League seeks competition entries

Naperville-area artists are invited to participate for cash prizes in Naperville Art League's 15th annual Public Art Competition.

Artists from the community are invited to submit one entry per person under the theme "Hidden Detail." The piece must be original in design, concept and execution. It can be any media or mixed-media, and either 2-D or 3-D. Size restrictions apply. Deadline for submissions is Saturday, March 24.

The show will be April 10 to 28 at the Naperville Fine Art Center and Gallery, 508 N. Center St., Naperville. An artists' reception and awards presentation will be 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 15, at the gallery.

Two age categories for entries are high school/college age and adults. Cash prizes will be awarded for Best of Show, $350, and Awards of Excellence, $100. Honorable Mentions will win ribbons.

The entry fee is $15 for nonmembers and $10 for Naperville Art League members. Entries must be accompanied by an artist's statement.

The contest entry form is on the league's website, napervilleartleague.com, under the Events tab, or a copy may be picked up at the gallery.

Along with the show, Naperville Art League is hosting a food drive to benefit Loaves and Fishes Community Services, which provides food and services to more than 2,700 Naperville and DuPage County families each month.

Nonperishable food items may be brought to the gallery throughout the show. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Naperville Art League is a nonprofit organization that provides art instruction and education, encourages all forms of creative art, and works to stimulate understanding and appreciation of art in the community.

For membership or other information, go to napervilleartleague.com or call (630) 355-2530.