Local Edmond: 2020 ‘YOUTH IMPRESSIONS’ STATEWIDE JURIED ART EXHIBIT

CALLING ALL ARTIST IN 1^ST-12^TH GRADES

         Young artists, statewide, in 1^st through 12^th grades, have an opportunity to showcase their visual art talents at the 2020 Youth Impressions Juried Art Show.  Presented by the Edmond Fine Arts Institute and sponsored by the Oklahoma Arts Council and Kirkpatrick Bank, the show will run from January 26 – 31 in the Downtown Edmond Community Center.  The deadline for entry forms is January 21^st .  Registration is available online at edmondfinearts.com.

         The Juried Art Show provides an opportunity for students to be recognized for their artistic talents.  The students art work is exhibited with the possibility of winning $25 cash awards in Excellence and Recognition.  Over 80 awards are distributed each year.

         “In the same manner that musicians, dancers and drama students have numerous opportunities to display their talent through recitals, plays and competitions, visual art students also need a vehicle through which they can share their works,” says Shannon Price, Executive Director of the Fine Arts Institute.  “The Youth Impressions Juried Art Show does just that.”

    The Youth Impressions age categories include: 1st – 3rd grades, 4th – 6th grades, 7th – 9th grades, and 10^th – 12^th grades.  Media accepted includes pencil, ink, oil and soft pastels, watercolor, acrylic, oil, print media, photography (digital and traditional), mixed media, pottery and fiber work.  No jewelry will be accepted.  Two dimensional works must be dry and matted ready for hanging.  Size is limited to 30 x 40”.  Frames with glass are not allowed.

         Students may submit multiple entries for $3 per entry.  Art will be received on Saturday, January 25^th  from 10 AM until noon at the downtown Edmond Community Center, 28 East Main.  A reception will be held on Tuesday, January 28^th  at 7:00 pm at the exhibit for the artists, family members, and other guests.  Art must be picked up on Thursday, January 30^th  between 2:00-5:00.  For further information, call 405-340-4481 or visit www.edmondfinearts.com.