Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County is one of thousands of Clubs across the country joining in a search to identify talented young artists. The competition is part of Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s (BGCA) National Fine Arts Exhibit, a comprehensive initiative promoting young people’s creativity, and encouraging artistic skills and cultural enrichment.
As a participant in the National Fine Arts Exhibit program, Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County may submit members’ artwork in four age divisions and 10 categories, including watercolor, pastel, oil, acrylic, and collage. Selected artwork will be screened at the regional level and a limited number will be sent to BGCA’s Atlanta headquarters for judging at the national level.
Thirty-seven national winners will be named, with their artwork displayed at special events throughout the year. Winning artists also will receive engraved plaques and letters of congratulations from BGCA President and CEO Jim Clark. Regional finalists will receive a certificate of participation.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County’s local exhibit will begin on February 2, 2015. One hundred fifteen (115) Club created fine art pieces will be judged by three school district art teachers. Judges will vote on first, second, and third place pieces with all first place artwork moving on to a 13-state regional competition. The art exhibit will then be open to the public February 3 – 5, 2015. Porter Regional Hospital is hosting the local exhibit on the upper level of their main lobby. Youth participants, parents, family members, artists, art enthusiast, and the public are invited to view the exhibit during hospital hours. Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County is encouraging exhibit attendees to cast their “Peoples’ Choice” vote on their favorite artwork displayed. Ballots will be available during exhibit hours.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County has been opening doors to GREAT FUTURES for Porter County’s youth since 1971. Clubs are open after school and provide a great place for youth in grades K-12 to meet friends and have fun while in a safe, supervised environment. Clubs are also open during holidays and in the summer. Annual membership is only $35.00. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. For information on membership, volunteer opportunities, or to make a tax deductible donation to Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County, please contact your local Club, call (219) 464-7282 or visit www.bgcpoco.org. Great Futures Start HERE.
