Turlock’s Carnegie Arts Center is seeking artwork created by youth ages 4-18 with a theme of “Read A Book,” celebrating the joys and benefits of reading and libraries.
“The arts center’s historic building, Turlock’s first public library, was opened 110 years ago. And our new building is celebrating 15 years since we opened our doors. With education and community engagement as main themes in the work of both the library and the arts center, we think banners featuring books and reading are really appropriate,” said Carnegie Director Lisa McDermott.
Working together with Turlock’s Downtown Property Owners’ Association, and with the support of sponsors Varani Smile dental office and Friends of the Turlock Library, new banners should be on display in November.
A committee will select at least 15 winners whose artwork will be printed on street banners that will be displayed on light poles throughout Downtown Turlock through the winter and spring. Artwork will be judged for creativity, response to the theme, and technique or skill, relative to age.
“Artwork might show your favorite book or story, or where you like to read, or anything you love about reading books. Your designs can be realistic or abstract, and made with any drawing or painting medium. Remember, it should be colorful and bold enough to get attention from people walking and driving through Downtown,” McDermott advises youth artists.
Artwork must be in a vertical format on paper that is 14 x 8 ½ inches (legal size). The CAC will supply paper to any young artist who needs the correct size. Just come by the Arts Center and ask.
Download an entry form off the CAC website or pick one up in person at the CAC. (https://carnegieartsturlock.org/discover/opportunities/young-artists/). Artists should deliver their original artwork with a completed entry form to the CAC at 250 N. Broadway in Turlock. Entries must be received by Oct. 10. The Carnegie is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday for drop off.
“All of the original entries for the banner contest will be included in the annual ‘Ready, Set, Show!’ youth art exhibition in June 2027. We want to share with everyone all the creative ideas and images that were submitted,” said McDermott.
For more information, call the Carnegie at 209- 632-5761, x104
