Calling All Young Creators! Are you a fan of manga, comics, or the bright colors of spring? We want to see your work! The NRH Art Fest is looking for youth artists to submit their masterpieces for a special gallery exhibition at the NRH Library. 

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Theme Inspiration
To help celebrate the NRH Art Fest and the upcoming Free Comic Book Day at the NRH Library, your artwork should draw inspiration from:

Everyday Heroes: Superheroes in "normal" settings- at home, in the classroom, or helping out in the community.

Characters: Characters inspired by your favorite manga, anime, comics, movies or gaming worlds.

Color Me Spring: Vibrant works that celebrate the colors and flowers of the spring season.

 

Submission Requirements
To ensure your work can be displayed, please follow these "Hero Guidelines":

Age Limit: Age 12 or 5th grade and under

Size: All art must be created on a single sheet of paper, 8.5 x 11 inches, in vertical or landscape orientation.

Format: Work must be unframed.

Display Note: Selected pieces will be pinned to the display boards; please be aware that this will leave two small pinholes in the top corners of the paper.

Digital Entry: Initial submissions must be sent via the online portal for judging.

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Important Dates
Online Application Deadline: March 27th

Selection Notification: March 31st (Artists will receive an email with specific drop-off dates for their physical artwork at this time).

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NRH Art Fest Youth Art Show Viewing Hours:

April 11th | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM, NRH Library Community Room

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Library Gallery Week: Display continues through the following week Monday, April 13 – Saturday, April 18.

(9015 Grand Avenue, North Richland Hills, TX 76180)

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Questions? Contact Laura Seale by email: lseale@nrhtx.com