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SUMMARY:Summer Visual Art Showcase Submissions
UID:54062
DTSTAMP:20260424T032900Z
DTSTART:20260701T140000Z
DTEND:20260731T210000Z
LOCATION:New Lenox Public Library, 120 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox, IL 604
 51, United States
ROOM: Adult & Teen Services Desk
DESCRIPTION:Enter our Summer Visual Art ShowcaseCelebrate creativity and s
 hare your artistic vision in our annual Summer Visual Art Showcase! This i
 s your chance to showcase your paintings, drawings, sculptures, photograph
 s, digital art, and more.With no set theme this year, the possibilities ar
 e endless! Explore any subject, style, or medium that inspires you. Experi
 ment, innovate, and let your creativity shine!Webpage coming soon: https:/
 /www.newlenoxlibrary.org/artcontestSummer Visual Art ShowcaseSubmissions A
 ccepted: Starting July 1Artwork Must Be Received: By July 31Gallery Exhibi
 tion: From August 5 – August 25Gallery Reception: Thursday, August 27 at
  6:00pm; Meeting Room ABThe Library will display your art through the mont
 h of August. Please make arrangements to pick up your art after the Art Ga
 llery & Reception on Thursday, August 27. Art must be retrieved by 4 p
 m on Friday, September 4. Unclaimed art will not be stored at the library.
 Open to teens entering 9th Grade - 12th Grade and Adults age 18+.The artwo
 rk must be original. All submissions must be your own original concept, de
 sign, construction, and execution. It may not be a copy of anyone else&#03
 9;s copyrighted material. This includes unauthorized derivative work such 
 as reproductions and tracings. You must be the creator of the artwork that
  is submitted to the contest.In light of the evolving understanding of AI 
 generated art and the ambiguity regarding its copyright, any artwork that 
 relies heavily on generative fill, is a tracing, redraw or reproduction of
  an AI generated image or is entirely AI generated is prohibited. Digital 
 images and photographs may be altered or manipulated, but you must be the 
 originator or have obtained the proper permissions. If your image infringe
 s upon another's copyright, it will be disqualified.Entry forms must 
 be legibly completed, signed, and turned in with the artwork. Submissions 
 by a minor must include a parent or guardian’s signature.Entry ProcessCo
 mplete the entry form and return it with your submission to the Adult &amp
 ; Teen Services desk on the 2nd floor of the Library.All submissions must 
 be received by 4 pm on Friday, July 31 2026.You must be entering 9th–12t
 h Grade or be an Adult to be eligible.All submissions should be dropped of
 f at the Adult & Teen Services desk on the 2nd floor.A completed form 
 must be turned in at the time of submission. Entries without accompanying 
 forms will not be accepted.Only 1 submission per individual can be entered
 .Art GuidelinesAny original medium will be accepted, including, but not li
 mited to, sculpture, photography, watercolor, chalk, digital art, ink, etc
 .Wall & 2D Pieces: Finished pieces must be no larger than 12"x 16
 " including any frame or backing.3D items must be no larger than 1 ft
  x 1 ft x 1 ft and able to sit level on a shelf.The art/object must be gal
 lery ready. Unframed artwork should be mounted onto matte board or other s
 turdy background within the size limitations. 3D objects should be able to
  sit level on a shelf or arrive with an appropriate stand, plinth, or disp
 lay case within the size perimeters. Framed artwork should be able to sit 
 level on a shelf.Artwork should be practical for a space that is open and 
 available to the public. Please avoid submitting items that are too fragil
 e, sharp, or small to be safe in such an environment. Understand the libra
 ry does not assume responsibility for loss of or damage to your artwork or
  frames.Artwork must be “appropriate,” as it will be displayed in the 
 library building. The library reserves the right to reject work deemed uns
 uitable for display in the library building.Artwork must not have been sub
 mitted to a previous Visual Art Showcase at the New Lenox Library.Judging 
 CriteriaCraftsmanship & TechniqueCreativity & Originality Personal
  VoiceGuideline AdherencePrizes will be awarded to the top three entries.P
 rizes and certificates must be picked up in person and will not be mailed.
 Entries accepted only within the United States.
URL:https://www.newlenoxlibrary.org/event/summer-visual-art-showcase-submi
 ssions-54062
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