TVAA All Youth Art Contest Entry Forms Are Now Available!

All Tehachapi Youth Art Contest Entry Forms are available now.

Young artist don't miss this exciting event. 2014 will be the eighteenth year for the very successful All Tehachapi Youth Art Contest (ATYAC), sponsored by the Tehachapi Valley Art Association. This contest is a means to spotlight the creative efforts of the talented youth found within the greater Tehachapi area communities. Entry forms are now available at Gallery N' Gifts in downtown Tehachapi.

The ATYAC is staffed and funded by volunteers willing to give of their time and money to make this contest a success. Qualified Judges are brought in to examine each piece submitted and determine those works of art worthy of special recognition. First, second, and third place ribbons are given for outstanding works as well as honorable mention awards. In addition, two "Best of Show" awards are given, to honor the best work by a High School student and the other for the best work by an Elementary level student. These two recipients will each be honored by a ribbon, and a monetary award.

Art works that will be accepted are: flat works of all media, sculpture, photography, (High School only), wheel thrown pottery or works of baked or fired clay. Please see the application for additional requirements. Entries will be accepted at the Gallery from March 22 to 31, 2014. Only one entry will be allowed for each child. All entries will be on display throughout the month of April.

The entry forms for this April event may be picked up during business hours at the Gallery prior to the entry deadline on April 1. Applications are also available on the web site at http://www.galleryngifts.org. There is a fee of $1 for each entry.

Gallery N' Gifts is located at 100 West Tehachapi Blvd. (the corner of Tehachapi Blvd. and Green Street). Business hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week. For additional information call the gallery at 661-822-6062.