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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.