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Youth art on display; new contest announced
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This cut paper work of art by Jefferson Elementary School third grader Emily Spurlock is included in the Watching Young Artists Grow 2012 exhibit, now showing at the Barton County Arts Center. - photo by COURTESY PHOTO
The Barton County Arts Center is currently displaying its annual Watching Young Artists Grow exhibit, and is announcing another opportunity for students to have their artwork on display.Entries are being accepted for “Recycling Rocks!!!” According to Karen P. Neuforth, director of the Arts Center located at 1401 Main, Great Bend, this contest for area students in grades K through 12 will consist of works of art that use of recyclable materials or scraps, not new materials purchased for the creation of the project. Neuforth said this could include such items as wood, paper, plastic and metals, but the sponsors request no glass in the artwork.“The purpose of the contest is to promote environmental awareness among students while encouraging artistic and creative thinking,” Neuforth said.