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In celebration of “Rhode Island 250” Coventry is holding a town-wide student art contest for grades Kindergarten – 12th grade, culminating in an Art Show & Reception on May 19th!
Winners will receive gift cards, trophies, and medals! Art submissions will be displayed, and a panel of jurors will choose a first, second, and third prize winner for each category.
RI250 is one event out of many local events that are part of the state celebration, including Coventry’s Summer Fest & Parade on June and a multitude of historic-based programming at the Coventry Public Library, Paine House, and Nathanael Greene Homestead.
Theme & Art Media:
In the spirit of RI250, the theme is “Historical Coventry: A Celebration in Art” and we encourage submissions to be based on any aspect of Coventry history, from any time period. Students may submit art work in various media (painting, sculpture, pastels, drawings, 2D, 3D, multimedia, etc.), with certain height / width and weight limitations (more information coming soon).
We understand that “Historical Coventry” is a broad theme, and encourage students to explore any aspect of our local history in your work of art, including people, buildings, landscapes, events, etc. For inspiration, chat with your family, friends, teachers, and librarians! The Coventry Public Library has many books on local history, so come by for some inspiration!
Art work must be submitted to the Coventry Public Library, 1672 Flat River Road, Coventry RI, between Monday, April 20th – Sunday, May 3rd during the library’s open hours.
Art Show & Reception – One Night Only! Tuesday, May 19th, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Join us for the Art Show & Reception, where all submitted qualifying art work will be on display! Students, family and friends are welcome to join us on Tuesday, May 19th from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at The Community Learning Center (previously called the Annex) at 1675 Flat River Road.
Questions? Email askreference@coventrylibrary.org.
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