Fall Art Contest Underway For Local Elementary School Students: Canty

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — Do you have an artistically-inclined young person at home that might be interested in entering a fall art contest? State Rep. Mary Beth Canty (D-Arlington Heights) is looking for local artists enrolled in District 54 elementary schools as part of her, "Mary Beth's Rotating Art Museum."

The winning art, which will be judged by celebrity judges, will be put on display at Canty's district office in Arlington Heights and in her Springfield, as well as be featured on social media, according to her office.

"I'm excited to invite kids enrolled in Kindergarten through 8th grade in our community to submit art to help decorate my new offices," Canty said. "This is a great opportunity for kids to get involved in local government and show off their artistic talents to everyone who comes through my offices — from other members of our community to state officials."

According to Canty, the theme for all submissions is "hometown neighbors." Two winners will be chosen for age groups Kindergarten through 2nd grade, 3rd grade through 5th, and 6th grade through 8th.

Only one entry per student is being accepted and each entry should be done on one sheet of 8.5x11 paper. The submissions must include the artist’s name, school, grade and guardian contact information.

Art submissions can be brought to 12 E. Northwest Highway in Arlington Heights through Oct. 6. The office is open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Friday. Canty said winners will be contacted the week of Oct. 31.