FRIENDS OF THE PORTLAND LIBRARY PRESENT:
\n\n&ldquo\;COLOR MY WORLD&rdquo\;
\n\nA Children&rsquo\;s Art Exhibition
\nThe Portland Public Library will open its doors for artists grades K-12 to participate in an all-new art show featuring the talent of Sumner County &mdash\; Color My World.
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\n\nInterested artists can enter up to two pieces in this upcoming art show. Artists showing works appropriate for the family setting of the library will be invited to showcase their work(s) at the library from June 28 - July 25\, 2025. \;
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\n\nThe submission deadline for entering your work via email is June 14\, 2025.
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\n\nThe Friends of the Portland Library will host a free open house honoring the artists on June 28th\, 2025 from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Refreshments will be served. All ages are encouraged to attend.
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\n\nTO ENTER \;(and for any other queries) write to us at \;mstarner@sumnercountytn.gov \;and include answers to the following questions:
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*First and Last Name of Artist:
\n*Age:
*Grade (this past year):
\n*City of Residence:
\n*Title of art piece(s):
\n*Medium(s) used in art piece:
\n*Dimensions of piece(s):
\n*If under 18\, name and phone number of parent/legal guardian:
\n*Attach photos of artwork(s) to email if at all possible.
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\n\nIMPORTANT DATES:
\n\nEntries accepted: May 12th-June 14th 2025
\n\nDeadlines for Entries: Midnight\, June 14th 2025
\n\nArtwork drop-off dates: June14th-21st 2025?
\n\nExhibit Period: June 28th-July 25th
\n\nExhibit Open House: June 28th\, 10am-12pm
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\n\nSUBMISSION GUIDELINES: \;Artists must be in grades K-12 to participate. Artists \;MUST \;reside in Sumner County TN to participate. Artists may submit up to two pieces for consideration. Entries must be submitted via email. You will be asked to sign a waiver at the time of drop-off. There is no cost to enter. All submissions/entries must be received via email (or in person if necessary) no later than midnight June 14th 2025. \; Artwork must be the original work of the named artist. All artwork is subject to acceptance for exhibition &ndash\; entering the exhibit does not guarantee your work will be selected. Artists must agree to keep their submission on display through the duration of the exhibit period if selected. \;
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