Summer fun with TVAA

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Makers Market.

Tehachapi Valley Arts Association and Gallery 'N' Gifts has a great schedule of events for August. Starting with their annual "Take Your Best Shot" Photo contest. Amateur photographers of all ages are invited to submit photos for a chance at the $100 Best of Show prize or one of seven first place $25 prizes.

All first, second, third place winners, as well as a handful of honorable mention awards, receive ribbons. Submissions are accepted at Gallery 'N' Gifts from July 19-29. An awards reception with refreshments will be held on Aug. 2 from 4 to 7 p.m. The cost is $5 per entry, see rules and submission form for details.

Chalk on the Walk is being held on Aug. 10. We hope you'll join us in a fun event of drawing art on the sidewalks of Downtown Tehachapi. This is a wonderful community-wide event for artists of all ages and talent levels, with professional and amateur categories. Be sure to bring water, sunscreen and remember weights if you're bringing a canopy, it's always breezy in Tehachapi! Drawing starts at 7:30 a.m., judging takes place at 1 p.m. and awards will be announced at 3 p.m. outside of Gallery 'N' Gifts. There is a $15 entry fee. All proceeds from the event go directly toward purchasing art supplies for local Tehachapi classrooms. If you are interested in sponsoring the event, sponsorships are $100. Contact Gallery 'N' Gifts for more information.

Makers Market is happening Aug. 17-18 at Railroad Park. This event features over 35 local artists showing off their wares for sale. Candles, metal art, jewelry, clothing, home décor, quilts, tumblers and many other unique quality gifts are available. If you're interested in a space, email [email protected]/.

Information and registration forms for all of the events above can be found at http://www.galleryngifts.com, or you can stop by Gallery 'N' Gifts in person at 100 W. Tehachapi Blvd. They are open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.