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Gallipolis youth art competition scheduled for July

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The French Art Colony, regional multi-arts center in Gallipolis, Ohio, will host the annual juried art competition for youth. 

The competition is open to youth in grades K-12and is sponsored by the Gallipolis Rotary Club.

All youth entries will be on public display in the Gallipolis City Park on Saturday, July 7, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

The award-winners will continue to be on display at the French Art Colony from July 8-29.

Entry in the competition is free.

The works will be divided into 4 age divisions, with each division offering a $20 dollar first prize.

Ribbons and honorable mentions will be awarded as additional prizes. 

A $20 dollar Best-of-Show prize will also be awarded.

Contestants may entry up to three pieces.

Both Two-Dimensional and three-dimensional works may be entered. 

The works may be dropped off at the French Art Colony Tuesday, June 26 through Saturday, June 30.

For a full list of entry criteria, such a dimension restrictions and framing requirements, please call the FAC, at 740-446-3834.