Arrowhead Library System patrons of all ages are invited to take part in a drawing contest and then submit their original artwork in the 2016 coloring book design contest.
The library system is planning to create a coloring book for all local libraries through the use of Legacy funds from the State of Minnesota Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment.
The theme of the coloring book is “Up North,” and may be expressed in drawings of historic locations, nature, city/town representations or Up North activities.
The selection committee will review work for imagery, content, creativity, and originality for the intended audience. Selected artwork/page designs will be credited in the final printed version with the artist’s name, picture, and short biography. The top rated art design will be selected for the cover. Notification will be made to those whose work is selected for publication no later than Nov. 4.
Individuals may submit no more than one drawing for consideration. Final artwork must be on white 8½ x 11 paper and be completed in black ink for reproduction purposes. Complete rules are posted at www.alslib.info/services/legacy-events/ . Friday, Oct. 14 is the deadline. Submissions must be postmarked by that date or brought in to the library in order to be considered.
In preparation for the contest, the library will host a “Drawing for Coloring” session at 1 p.m. Oct. 8 with the 3-2-1 Art Studio. The lesson will focus on Minnesota scenes, both natural and man-made. This program is suitable for all ages.
The first half of the session will be guided drawing with the artist. She will create several scenes suitable to be used as coloring pages. The second half of the 90-minute session will focus on helping individuals design and draw a coloring book page that can be submitted to the Arrowhead Regional Library Coloring Book Contest.
Come for some fun and enjoyable drawing experience. All ages and levels of artistic experience are welcome.
For more information contact the library at (218) 387-1140.
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