Prizes for art from The City

Richmond’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities announces a call for entries in its 10th annual National Arts Program® at Richmond. More than $3,000 in prize money will be awarded through the program to artists of all ages and levels of experience. The program is free to enter, and all artwork submitted according to […]

April 18, 2008; 2:17 PM • by FTRea

Youth ages 5-17 are invited to submit their works of art to compete for awards in the Youth and Teen Showcase, to be held at the Science Museum of Virginia, while adults may submit their work to compete in Creative Reflections, which will be held at Pine Camp Arts and Community Center.

The National Arts Program® is one of the most innovative grassroots arts projects in the country and has achieved widespread recognition for successfully nurturing creativity and fostering self-confidence among artists. It is sponsored by the National Arts Program Foundation of Malvern PA and here in Richmond by the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities’ art program. Additional sponsorship is provided by VSA Arts of Virginia, CVS Caremark/All Kids Can, the Science Museum of Virginia, and the James River Art League.

Registration brochures providing details on how to enter are available at Pine Camp, which is located at 4901 Old Brook Road, or by calling 804-646-3674.

Anyone who wants to enter their artwork, must register to enter by June 4. For more information, call 804-646-3674.

– The information above was provided by Christy Everson with the City of Richmond.