We invite local middle school students (6-8th) to submit an original piece of artwork expressing personal vision, imagination, and passion.

Purvis Young, (1943-2010) was a self-taught African-American artist who spent many years living off the streets, painting and creating pieces from found objects. He used discarded and ordinary objects for canvases.

Register via online form:
https://forms.gle/qiNTKr9x5MJG6Wz47

Submit artwork in person to museum during our open hours
Sunday April 10 1-3pm
Saturday April 16 10-12pm

Submissions can also be accepted by scheduling a Art delivery appointment. Please call with questions- (573) 635-1114

A selected group will be chosen as finalists. Finalists artwork will be showcased in a special exhibit at JCMOMA - Sunday April 24, 1-3pm.

Rules:
-Submitted artwork must be an original piece.
-Artwork is required to contain found object or use found/repurposed item(s) as a canvas.
-Any size, or combination of medium, sculptures, paintings allowed - use your creativity. (Digital images and photography are only allowed if part of a multi-media creation.)
-Participants are encouraged to visit and tour JCMOMA in advance of contest to gain a better understanding of found object art. (Call or message us for a tour!)
-Art can also be submitted by teacher/school with student permission or student may submit individually.
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Contest Winners will be announced April 24!
1st place $300 Prize
2nd place $200 Prize
3rd place $100 Prize
Honorable Mention $50 Prize

Important Dates:
April 4 - Registration begins
Sunday April 10 1-3pm- Artwork Delivery date
Saturday April 16 10-12pm- Artwork Delivery date
(Or schedule appointment for delivery before 4/19)
April 24 - Winners Announced.