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Library Spotlights

Posted on: March 31, 2023

[ARCHIVED] Show Off Your Art

Make Art at the Library
Come to one of our teen art programs happening in April. View a list of programs here.

Make Art at Home
Drop off submissions to any RCPL location or follow the directions below in How to Submit.

Categories for Judging
- 2D Art (painting, drawing, digital)
- 3D Art (sculptures, jewelry, mixed media)
- Creative Chaos (oversized, oopsies, etc.)
*If you aren't sure about a category ask us or when you submit your art just let us know and we will put it in a category for you.

Art Show Timeline
Artwork must be submitted to your library by April 24.

All art will be on display at the South County Library starting April 29 at our reception. Art will be on display through May 6. We will send artwork back to your home library and you can begin picking it up on May 10.

How to Submit
Teens can submit artwork any RCPL location, through the Discord Server, or with this online form.

How to Vote
Voting will open up starting April 29. Join us for a reception at the South County Library at 2pm. It's also the first day of the book sale! Stop by and buy some books to support the Friends of the Library while you are here. Additional voting details to come!

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