City Of Ames: Entries Accepted Through Sept. 8 For Commission's Photography Contest

Press release from the City of Ames:

07/09/2021 2:00 PM

Entries are now being accepted for the Public Arts Commission’s Photography Contest. This contest pairs the Public Arts Commission with the Ames Parks and Recreation department to offer an all-ages opportunity for the Ames community to better engage with their community resources through art. Prizes provided by the Ames Parks and Recreation Department will be awarded to the three winning parks-themed selections chosen in each age category.

The Parks and Recreation Department will also review all submissions to see if a selection would be appropriate to hang as art in the new clubhouse at Homewood Golf Course.

“Our Ames parks are such a beautiful resource,” said Public Art Commission chair Angie DeWaard. “This contest allows our community to make memories and art while spending time out enjoying those spaces.”

She continued, “We are celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Ames Public Arts Commission, which is one of the oldest institutions of its kind in the country.  We can’t think of any better way to celebrate than by including art from our citizens of all ages.”

Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept 8. Judging will take place and winners will be contacted prior to a celebratory event at the City Hall Gymnasium, 515 Clark Ave., at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 22. Complete program eligibility criteria and application forms can be obtained at www.cityofames.org/PAC

The Public Art Commission establishes public art philosophy, develops a public art plan for the City, monitors the public art budget and recommends funding allocations for public art within City facilities, develops guidelines for selecting artwork, seeks private and governmental funding for public art, and develops educational, promotional projects for public arts programming.

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