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Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Youth Art Exhibition

The Yoknapatawpha Arts Council and the Oxford Artists' Guild announces the 3rd Annual Student Exhibition and contest.  This art event is open to Lafayette County youth ages preschool to High School Seniors.  Art works will be on exhibit for the general public at the Powerhouse from March 1 to March 30.

Entries are limited to one per student. All works must be framed and ready to hang with a sturdy wire or metal bracket.  Art work on Studio and Gallery style canvass may be unframed but these works must also have a wire attached for hanging. Sculpture and pottery that can freely stand on a shelf may also be submitted.  Please attach two cards to the back of the work with the artist and parent contact information, media of work, and price if for sale.  Works not meeting the above rules will not be able to participate in the show.

Drop off for all works will be at the Powerhouse on Febrary 28th, from 9am to 5pm.  

A reception to honor the artists will be held at the Powerhouse on Tuesday, March 25th from 6pm to 8pm and will be open to the general public. Prizes will be awarded. 

Contact the Powerhouse for Entry Forms and Rules at yacoperations@ gmail.com or call 662-236-6429.  Information is also available online at oxfordarts.com or oxfordartistguild.com.  For additional questions contact Andi Bedsworth at 662-380-1940.