WVAC
P. O. Box 526
Joseph, OR. 97846


Youth Art
Festival History





"Come enjoy a day of art, activities and music by Wallowa County's Youth."

Attention All Youth Artists--Kindergarten through HS Seniors
It's time once again for the Wallowa Valley Youth Arts Festival

Joseph Community Center
Saturday, April 20, 2013
10am-4pm

Art Show Categories
• Painting
• Drawing
• Mixed Media/2-D Collage
• Sculpture/Woodworking
• Photography / Printmaking
• Fiber Art/Ceramics/Jewelry

Children are allowed to enter three pieces of art and ribbons are awarded for first, second and third places in each age group. All art work receives a ribbon. There will be a Judges Choice Award and patrons of the festival also get to vote for the People's Choice Award.

Age Groups
Special Needs; K-1st; 2nd-3rd; 4th-6th; Middle School; High School

Along with viewing the wonderful display of artwork, children can participate in some hands-on art activities, paint their own t-shirts, and listen to musical performances by area youths.  Admission is free.

REGISTRATION
Registration forms are sent home with grade school students at the beginning of April.  They can also be picked up at the school offices for Junior High and High School entries, or at Uptown Art in Joseph.

Registration forms need to accompany artwork when delivered.

Thursday, April 18th, works can be dropped-off at The Blonde Strawberry (for Wallowa residents) or at Uptown Art in Joseph.

Friday, April 19th, artwork must be delivered to the Joseph Community Center from 8am-11am, judging begins at noon. 

Artwork Pick-Up 

On the day of the show, artwork can be removed starting at 3:30 pm until 4:30 pm.  Any unclaimed artwork finds its way back to the appropriate school office.  However, to reduce misplaced masterpieces, we ask that you pick up before 4:30 pm on Saturday.

If you have any questions please call Leah Johnson @ 541-432-9050 (days) or 541-398-1842 (evenings)






All Rights Reserved. © 2013 Wallowa Valley Arts Council. No artwork or photos may be reproduced without the expressed written consent of the WVAC.

Header Artwork "Sunshine"--Artist Lars Skovlin


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Youth Art Festival
April 20, 2013

"The show is a great place to showcase all of the talent we have here. Last year, my first-grade daughter was thrilled to see her work hanging next to pieces by high schoolers." Mother of youth participant 2005

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Leah Johnson
541- 398-1842
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