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An opportunity for area youth to be a part of an art show!
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Saturday May 2nd & Sunday May 3rd
​10am - 4pm


Three age categories with 1st, 2nd and Honourable Mention cash prizes awarded in EACH category

​Ages 5-8   Ages 9-13   Ages 14-18
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Enter up to three pieces of artwork for one $5 entry fee
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This exciting event is taking place at the Optimist Community Centre in Port Franks. 
With the theme 'Free To Create' the parameters for entries are truly unlimited. 
This will be a fantastic opportunity for kids to display their creativity in a supportive public setting.
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​Set your creativity free!

​Art, Food, Music and Fun!



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​There will be cash awards presented in each of the three age categories:

First Place prize of $75

Second Place Prize of $50
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​ and two Honourable Mention Prizes of $20 


Also, the First Place winner in the ages 14-18 category will have their winning piece displayed in the Municipality of Lambton Shores' Administrative Building all summer AND be invited to take part as a featured artist in next year's Free to Create adult artist exhibit!
Entries may use any medium (paint, pencils, ink, markers, crayons, pastels, collage - no photography).
​Work on traditional canvases is welcome, and we also encourage artists to use whatever materials they choose as a canvas -
Recycle using old pictures and frames to paint over or get really creative and use something like an old mirror, plywood or a hub cap.
Create art using paint, seeds, flowers, paper, wax, sand, shells, fabric or plaster - surprise us! Your work can be hung on the wall or set on a table.
Collaborative efforts are welcome - for example, schools may create class or division entries.
This is open to all youth from 5 to 18. There is no jurying process - every piece will be accepted.
    To register, please submit this form and we will send you a registration package. Please note that requesting materials does not obligate you to participate if you are only looking for information. More specific details will be provided in the registration materials. To participate you must register, we will not accept 'walk ins' the day the show opens. Alternatively, you can message us on Facebook or email directly at [email protected] 

    NOTE: Your contact information will not be shared in any way. We have found that the inclusion of a phone number for contact is necessary as we need to let you know 
    in a timely fashion if your art is sold or wins a prize.
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'Free to Create' Committee Members:
Chair and Promotion - Janice Cuckovic
Food and Music - Petar Cuckovic
Artist Liaison, Production and Judging - Dawn Greco
School Liaison, Production and Judging - Emily Campbell
Registration and Logistics - Linda Attard
Production - Debbie Arnett and Monica Kleiber

See pictures from our previous shows here: 
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  • News
  • 40th Anniversary
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