Drawings promote art contest.
Cape Breton drawings used to promote provincial youth art contest
SYDNEY — Nova Scotia youth are invited to take part in a contest that allows them to show their love for their province through their creativity.
The contest is for Nova Scotia youth ages two up to 15 and launched by the Rural Communities Foundation of Nova Scotia.
“We want you to show us what you love about living in and visiting rural Nova Scotia through art,” said Eirinn Fraser, director of Fund Development, Engagement and Communications for the foundation, in a press release.
Participants are encouraged to submit an original piece of artwork. Various mediums can be used: crayons, charcoal, pencil, pencil crayons, ink, markers, pastels, watercolours, acrylic and oil paints. A special downloadable colouring page by artist Holly Carr is available as an alternative.
Fraser said the contest is being promoted through the artwork of Nina Tubman, 12, of Inverness, and her sister Beth, 11, the first two to submit entries. Describing the girls as ‘kind and considerate,’ Fraser said they entered photos depicted from their family farm, to show how much they love living in a rural area of the province.
There are three categories for the contest with cash prizes including, ages three to six with a prize of $25; ages seven to 10 for a $50 prize, and ages 11-15, a $75 prize.
Original artworks should be mailed to the RCFofNS Youth Art Contest, PO Box 1516, Truro, Nova Scotia, B2N 5V2 postmarked no later than Aug. 3. Please ensure your name, age, email, phone number and return address is submitted with the artwork.
Those participating are also encouraged to share their submissions on social media with the hashtag #rcfofns. For more information visit the RCFofNS website at www.rcfofns.com/contest/ .
The first 200 young artists to submit will receive certificates of appreciation from Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil, for contributing in making the province beautiful through art during the pandemic.
Jean Ward, chair of the foundation, said they are proud of their young leaders.
“We know that you are doing your part for all Nova Scotians by keeping our elderly and vulnerable citizens safe by following Doctor Strang’s protocols during the Coronavirus (COVID19.”
According to the foundation, many other businesses and artists also jumped on board to help with the contest including Farmer’s Daughter Country Market, Peace By Chocolate, Lisa Young Lee, Jampy, Maple Signs and Engraving, Nova Scotia Real Estate Association, NSAR, Braden Press, Holly Carr, Terri M. Roberts, Shelayne Hanson, Government of Nova Scotia, Joe Grimshaw for donating his time and service in RCFofNS’s rebranding, and to the reigning Miss World Canada, Naomi Colford of Cape Breton for making a promotional video for the contest.