Town Of Glastonbury: RJEC Art Contest Open Through June 30

Press release from the Town of Glastonbury:

06/08/2021 2:28 PM

The Racial Justice and Equity Commission has shared the following press release. Please contact the Commission members directly with any questions through the contact information provided.

ART CONTEST OPEN TO ALL: “RACIAL JUSTICE & EQUITY IN GLASTONBURY, THROUGH YOUR PERSPECTIVE” 

Glastonbury, Connecticut (May 29, 2021): The Glastonbury Commission on Racial Justice and Equity (RJEC) has launched an art contest to bring awareness to the issues of racial justice and equity in Glastonbury. The contest is open to people of all ages who have a connection to Glastonbury, whether or not they are a resident.

The topic for the contest is “Racial Justice & Equity in Glastonbury, through your perspective.” Submissions can be in any media including, but not limited to: photography, painting, drawing, etc.

Entries are due by June 30, 2021. Members of the RJEC will select winners in three age categories: 10 and under, 11-17, and 18 and over. Winners will be announced on July 4, 2021 on the RJEC website at www.glastonburyrjec.wordpress.com.

Hoping to receive many entries representing diverse backgrounds and perspectives, the RJEC encourages all members of the community to enter the contest by tapping into their creativity and their care for ensuring Glastonbury is welcoming, inclusive, and equitable.

The RJEC plans to honor the winners and showcase other top entries through its website, publications, social media accounts to be launched soon, and a possible art show in the coming months.

A flyer for the contest can be downloaded for sharing here. All contest details and submission instructions can be found on the RJEC website at www.glastonburyrjec.wordpress.com. Questions may be directed to RJEC@glastonbury-ct.gov. 

The mission of the Commission on Racial Justice and Equity (RJEC) is to foster a community that consistently strives to be equitable, just and welcoming; to broaden understanding of racism and its far-reaching consequences; and to support a present and future Glastonbury that is safe and inclusive for all.

The Racial Justice and Equity Commission has shared the following press release. Please contact the Commission members directly with any questions through the contact information provided.

ART CONTEST OPEN TO ALL: “RACIAL JUSTICE & EQUITY IN GLASTONBURY, THROUGH YOUR PERSPECTIVE” 

Glastonbury, Connecticut (May 29, 2021): The Glastonbury Commission on Racial Justice and Equity (RJEC) has launched an art contest to bring awareness to the issues of racial justice and equity in Glastonbury. The contest is open to people of all ages who have a connection to Glastonbury, whether or not they are a resident.

The topic for the contest is “Racial Justice & Equity in Glastonbury, through your perspective.” Submissions can be in any media including, but not limited to: photography, painting, drawing, etc.

Entries are due by June 30, 2021. Members of the RJEC will select winners in three age categories: 10 and under, 11-17, and 18 and over. Winners will be announced on July 4, 2021 on the RJEC website at www.glastonburyrjec.wordpress.com.

Hoping to receive many entries representing diverse backgrounds and perspectives, the RJEC encourages all members of the community to enter the contest by tapping into their creativity and their care for ensuring Glastonbury is welcoming, inclusive, and equitable.

The RJEC plans to honor the winners and showcase other top entries through its website, publications, social media accounts to be launched soon, and a possible art show in the coming months.

A flyer for the contest can be downloaded for sharing here. All contest details and submission instructions can be found on the RJEC website at www.glastonburyrjec.wordpress.com. Questions may be directed to RJEC@glastonbury-ct.gov. 

The mission of the Commission on Racial Justice and Equity (RJEC) is to foster a community that consistently strives to be equitable, just and welcoming; to broaden understanding of racism and its far-reaching consequences; and to support a present and future Glastonbury that is safe and inclusive for all.

This press release was produced by the Town of Glastonbury. The views expressed here are the author’s own.