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Novel Expressions Art Contest
2024-10-11 00:00:00 2024-10-11 23:59:00 America/New_York Novel Expressions Art Contest Take part in our 4th annual art contest. Submit a work of art inspired by a piece of literature. Prizes awarded. The contest runs from Sept. 15-Oct. 15. Gum Spring Library -

Friday, October 11
All day

Add to Calendar 2024-10-11 00:00:00 2024-10-11 23:59:00 America/New_York Novel Expressions Art Contest Take part in our 4th annual art contest. Submit a work of art inspired by a piece of literature. Prizes awarded. The contest runs from Sept. 15-Oct. 15. Gum Spring Library -

Take part in our 4th annual art contest. Submit a work of art inspired by a piece of literature. Prizes awarded. The contest runs from Sept. 15-Oct. 15.

Prizes are awarded to finalists in each age group. 

1st place: $200 
2nd place: $100
3rd place: $50

Please visit our art contest website for more information and to view the submission form.

An event to recognize and honor all entries will be held Sunday, Nov. 10 at 1 p.m. at the Franklin Park Arts Center.

Sponsored by Loudoun County Public Library, Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services, and Loudoun Youth Advisory Council.

Please visit and subscribe to our YouTube Channel - Loudoun County Public Library Online Programs - for more programs.

AGE GROUP: | Middle School | High School | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Multi-day Events and Exhibits |

Gum Spring Library
Phone: 571-258-3838
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(Independence Day)
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