Ipswich Public Library declares first winners in youngsters’ Summer Photography/Art Contest

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IPSWICH — The first winners have been introduced within the Ipswich Public Library Children’s Room’s annual Summer Photography/Art Contest, a monthlong inventive problem for native youngsters ages 6 to 13.

The theme for the opening week was “Animals: Wild and Tame.”

In the 6-to-9 age class, Adelaide Moon, 7, earned high honors for {a photograph} of two canines sitting obediently in a shaft of daylight.

In the 10-to-13 age class, Cooper Ford, 11, gained for his picture of a snake peeking out from beneath a deck.

The annual contest invitations younger artists to create images impressed by a distinct theme every week via July. This yr’s competitors continues via Aug. 4, with entries due by midday every Tuesday.

The remaining week expands past pictures, permitting contributors to submit an authentic murals in any medium, together with portray, sculpture, woodworking, or fiber arts.

Entries are judged in two age teams — ages 6 to 9 and ages 10 to 13 — with one winner chosen in every group each week.

The contest will conclude with a public exhibition and reception on Tuesday, Aug. 11, showcasing each {photograph} and art work submitted throughout this system.

Registration is required however solely must be accomplished as soon as, permitting youngsters to take part in as many or as few weeks as they select. Entries may be submitted by e mail to [email protected].

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