The Whitley County Health Department has announced they are hosting a holiday art contest with the hope that local artists will use their entries to show what they think a healthy and safe Whitley County should look like.
Artists of all ages who live, work or go to school in Whitley County are encouraged to participate. All entries must be original, and not contain copyrighted material such as cartoon and/or movie characters.
Entries are free, and can be dropped off at the Whitley County Health Department, located at 368 Penny Lane in Williamsburg. The Health Department’s hours of operation are 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Contest entries should be submitted by Dec. 4. Each participant can submit only one entry, and entering means that the Whitley County Health Department is granted non-exclusive perpetual license to copy images of your art on their website, social media, publications, etc. for marketing purposes.
All artwork submitted will be judged in one of three categories – 6th grade and below, 7th-12th grade, and adults 18 and older. Winners will be selected based on theme, technical skill, and originality. Acceptable techniques include: paint, drawing, collage, prints, sculpting and photography. Please make sure entries are no larger than 11×17 inches, and that they are under 20 lbs.
Top entries in the contest will be displayed at the Whitley County Health Department’s Health and Safety Open House event on Dec. 12. For more information on either the art contest or the Open House, contact ashley.lawson@whitleyhealth.org.
