Summer 2023 Kids’ Art Contest Rules

1.       The Lincoln Public Library’s Summer 2023 Kids’ Art Contest is open to children ages 6-14 who are currently enrolled or registered as homeschooling in the Lincoln Consolidated School District. 

2.      Each contestant may submit one entry only.

3.      Each entry must be submitted to the library by June 30th to be entered to win a prize.

4.      The theme for our contest is a character or scene from the contestant’s favorite book.  Submissions that do not meet that criteria will not be eligible for the prizes.

5.      The following materials are acceptable for creating artwork: paper, paints, glue, hot glue, fabric, pom poms, pipe cleaners, newspapers and magazines for collage, cardstock, glitter, pencil, charcoal, leaves, pressed flowers, sticks, yarn. 

6.      All work must be no larger than a standard 8.5x11” piece of paper and must be mounted on cardstock or cardboard so they can be displayed.

7.      Winners will be for two age groups, ages 6-10 and 11-14.

8.      1st prize for each age category is $100, 2nd prize is $50, 3rd prize is $25. All winners will be announced on June 3rd and artwork will be available for pickup after that date.