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Atlantic County Artists Wanted for 10th Annual ACUA Recycled Art Contest

Oct 03, 2024

ACUA invites local artists of all ages to participate in its 10th Annual Recycled Art Contest. Community members are encouraged to create unique pieces of art using materials that would normally be discarded in the trash or recycling bin. Submissions will be accepted at Atlantic County library branches now through October 31.
 
“Art is a great way to engage the community and start conversations about consumption and waste,” said ACUA President Matthew DeNafo. “We look forward to hosting this contest once again and seeing the creative submissions.”
 
The contest is open to all residents of Atlantic County, and winners will be chosen in four age categories:  8 and under, 9 to 13, 14 to 17 and 18 and up, as well as a Group category.
 
Entry forms and artwork must be received between October 1 and 31 at participating libraries. These include the Atlantic County Library System branches in Absecon, Brigantine, Egg Harbor City, Egg Harbor Township, Galloway Township, Hammonton, Pleasantville, Somers Point and Ventnor. Entries may also be submitted to Stockton University's Richard E. Bjork Library (Galloway Campus), the libraries at the Atlantic Cape Community College (Mays Landing and Atlantic City Campuses), the Linwood Public Library, or the Otto Bruyns Public Library of Northfield.
 
Artwork will later be judged, and pieces will be moved to the ACUA for exhibition. Winners will be recognized during the ACUA’s Annual America Recycles Day celebration on Saturday, November 16. 
 
Full contest details can also be found online at www.acua.com/artcontest.