TVAA announces 2020 All Tehachapi Youth Art Contest

Entries will be accepted March 23-30 at Gallery ‘N’ Gifts, 100 W. Tehachapi Blvd. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

All entries must be the original work of the entrant. All works must have been created within the last 12 months.

Flat work must not exceed 36” x 36” including frame. Photography must be a minimum 8” x 10” print. All flat work and photography need not be framed but must be matted or mounted. Sculpture must not exceed 50 pounds. Artist must supply suitable stand for a large sculpture. No unfired clay pieces will be accepted. Please no wet paint and have wires on frames ready to hang.

Art work accepted: flat work of all media, sculpture, photography (high school only), wheel thrown pottery or works of baked clay. Note: No photography will be accepted for elementary or middle school this year. Entry: Only one per child and entry fee $2. Awards will be given for six age groups: Kindergarten and grades one and two, grades three and four, grades five and six, grades seven and eight, and grades nine through 12.

Works will be judged on composition, originality, technique and presentation.

A reception will be held Saturday, April 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Gallery ‘N’ Gifts in honor of all the exhibitors. All work must remain on exhibit throughout the month of April.

Please visit http://www.galleryngifts.com for complete information and entry forms. We can also be reached at (661) 822-6062.