Heritage Fest Art Contest Event Details :

Heritage Fest Art Contest

Showcasing Andover’s Heritage Through Your Eyes

What does Andover’s heritage mean to you? Maybe it’s an old photograph, an artsy tornado painting, a sketch of a train.
Whether you capture memories on canvas, through the lens, or in abstract form, we want to see your vision!

Your art. Your perspective. Andover’s story.

ENTER TODAY

The contest is open to all student, amateur, or professional artists. We welcome submissions from artists of all levels. Local and area residents are welcome to participate!

Ribbons and cash prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each division. Join us for an opening reception on Thursday, April 24, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Remarks at 6 p.m.

To enter, download the form, pick up a brochure at the Andover Public Library, or go to the Heritage Fest website.

$10 PER ENTRY
Please drop payment at: Andover Public Library

• It is $10 per piece

• Cash or check accepted

• Check to be made out to “City of Andover”

Limit of 5 entries per applicant

Deadline for entries: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Judging will take place on Saturday, April 19, 2025

All submissions will be on display at the Andover Public Library from April 24 – May 21, 2025.

QUESTIONS? Please email the Andover Public Library at ericakim@andoverlibrary.org or call 316.558.3500.

CATEGORIES & AGE DIVISIONS
Young Creatives (5-17)

Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place

All 2D art combined painting, drawing, digital art, photography, fiber arts, collage

Adult Visionaries (18 & older)

Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place

All 2D art combined painting, drawing, digital art, photography, fiber arts, collage

Cash Prizes:

1st place: $150
2nd place: $100
3rd place: $75
JURORS
The submitted artworks will be evaluated by a panel of esteemed jurors:

• Erica Kim

• Ellen Youngman

• Samantha Gales

COMPETITION RULES & JUDGING

1. All artwork must be ready to hang. Frames are optional. Landscape or portrait format.

2. Work will be judged on originality, technical excellence, composition and overall impact.

3. Please submit art to Andover Public Library by Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

4. All entries will be on display through May 21 and must be picked up within a week after the show. Any artwork that is not picked up by May 29 will be discarded.

5. HeritageFest and Andover Public Library are not responsible for late, lost damaged, destroyed or misdirected entries or for miscommunications, misdirected transmissions or other errors of any kind whether human or electronic in the competition entry process.

6. Artwork may be rejected if any of the following:

• Copyright Infringement: Artwork will be rejected if it infringes on the intellectual property rights of others.

• Offensive Content: We cannot accept artwork that could be considered offensive, discriminatory, or that promotes hate speech.

•Safety Concerns: Any piece posing a safety hazard to viewers or staff will be disqualified. If such a situation arises, a gallery manager will contact you to arrange for the early pickup of your artwork.

7. All entries will be photographed and uploaded to Andover Public Library’s digital library.

HERITAGE FEST

This art show is a part of our newest event – Heritage Fest! Join us at The Heritage on Saturday, May 17, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. for food, music, activities, and more. The event is free and

open to the public. More information can be found at andoverks.gov/heritagefest.

Walk Andover Event Details :

MONDAYS @ 1PM

March 31st-May 19th

The Andover Public Library is partnering with K-State Research and Extension to bring you a new program! Starting March 31st, we’ll kick off the program by meeting up at the Andover Public Library and take a walk around Andover Central Park. On March 31st and May 5th, we’ll have special educational sessions. This program is geared towards adults, but all ages are welcome to attend. There is no cost, and no registration required! At the end of the program, on May 19th, we will have an end of program celebration!

K-State Research and Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. Program information may be available in languages other than English. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, including alternative means for communication (e.g., Braille, large print, audio tape, and American Sign Language) may be requested by contacting the event contact Bonnie Brewer four weeks prior to the start of the event [February 26th ] at (316) 321-9660 OR bjbrewer@ksu.edu. Requests received after this date will be honored when it is feasible to do so. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information will be provided free of charge to limited English proficient individuals upon request. Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Family History Circle Event Details :

Andover Public Library’s Family History Circle

Join our Genealogy Group!

Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday 6:45 – 7:45 pm

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced genealogist, bring your laptop, tablet, or phone to dive into your family history! Volunteers will be available to assist.

Discover your roots!!!

1511 E Central Ave Andover, KS 67002

in the conference room

First Friday: Coffee and Conversation Event Details :

April 4th at 9:30AM

Join us in the Friends Room to make bookmarks for the library to distribute during National Library Week. E-mail friendsandoverlibrary@gmail.com to sign up

Sponsored by Friends of the Library

Adults 18 and up