National Arts Program with prizes for kids and adults

The Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities announces the participation of VSA arts of Virginia, with financial support from CVS/Caremark All Kids Can!TM, in its National Arts Program at Richmond. The organizations will provide funding for new awards to recognize the talents of artists with disabilities in both the adult and youth divisions of […]

May 23, 2008; 2:02 PM • by FTRea

The organizations will provide funding for new awards to recognize the talents of artists with disabilities in both the adult and youth divisions of Richmond’s National Arts Program, as well as sponsor a reception including live entertainment provided by a band featuring musicians with disabilities.

The new sponsors join the program’s existing local partners, the Science Museum of Virginia and the James River Art League, in celebrating the 10th year of The National Arts Program at Richmond.

Anyone age 5 or older, regardless of artistic experience, can submit artwork in The National Arts Program at Richmond for a chance at winning cash prizes. Advance registration by June 4 is required, but there are no fees to participate and more than $3,000 in prize money will be awarded.

Every piece of artwork submitted within the guidelines will be exhibited. The Youth/Teen Showcase will feature the art of 5- to 17- year-olds at the Science Museum of Virginia. Creative Reflections, to be held at Pine Camp Arts and Community Center, will feature the artwork of adults 18 and older.

The exhibits will be open June 23 through July 18, and a reception, followed by an awards ceremony, will be held at 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 29, at Science Museum of Virginia.

For a registration brochure and entry guidelines, call Pine Camp Arts and Community Center at 804-646-3674, or download one by clicking here.

– The information above was provided by Darlene Marschak