Naperville Woman's Club to Hold High School Art Contest

Posted January 31, 2014 10:00 pm

Bernice Bagliere

The Naperville Woman’s Club in conjunction with the Illinois Federation of Women’s Clubs will sponsor a YOUNG ADULT ART CONTEST on February 20 and 21 at its clubhouse at 14 S. Washington Street. The contest is open to all high school students (Grades 9 through 12) in District 203 and District 204, all private high school attendees and all home schooled high school students.

There are two categories: Two Dimensional Art, which is basically drawing and painting and Three Dimensional Art, which also includes digital work, printmaking, jewelry and other artwork. Submissions will be taken on Thursday, February 20 from 2 to 5 p.m. For information on the rules and sizes allowed please call the number below.

The top three prize winners in each category will receive ribbons and cash prizes, of $100, $75, and $50. There will also be 15 Honorable Mention ribbons and awards. Awards will be given out at the public reception on Friday, February 21 from 4 to 7 pm at the clubhouse.

All entrants will be eligible to compete for a one-week summer art school scholarship at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston or equivalent classes at the School of the Art Institute in Chicago. This event is partially sponsored by a grant from the City of Naperville.

For further information please call Bernice Bagliere at 630- 357-0605, or go to Special events on the website www.napervillewomansclub.org

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