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17th Annual Youth Art Show Coming to Prattville; Submissions Accepted with Exhibit Opening May 1

Contact: Barbara W. Simpson

Cultural Arts and Special Events

334.595.0851

The City of Prattville and the Prattauga Art Guild are excited to host the 17th Annual Youth Art Show in May at the Prattville Creative Art Center and Gallery. Students in grades K-12, take out your paints, crayons, clay or cameras and get creative!

This art show is for students in grades K-12 in Autauga County public, private, or home schools. It also is open to youth who live in Autauga County, take art classes in Autauga County, or have created work in children’s workshops sponsored by the Prattauga Art Guild and the City of Prattville.

There are six categories for artwork, including drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media and collage. There are four grade categories: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. Award ribbons and participation ribbons will be given in all categories and age groups.

Artwork will be accepted on Friday, April 22, from 3:00-6:00 p.m. and on Saturday, June 23, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Prattville Creative Art Center at 342 South Chestnut Street in downtown Prattville.

The exhibit will open with a reception on Sunday, May 1, at 2:00 p.m., and awards will be announced at that time. There will be an online exhibit as well beginning at 2:00 p.m. on May 1 at www.prattvilleal.gov/departments/prattauga-art-guild

Artwork will be on exhibit in the Gallery through May 29. The arts center is open Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Sunday from 1:00-4:00 p.m., or by appointment by contacting the Cultural Arts Office at 334-595-0850.

For more information, contact the Special Events office at 334-595-0850.