EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – Entries for the seventh annual countywide Recycled Art Contest will be accepted at Atlantic County Library branches through Saturday, Oct. 30.
The ACUA in partnership with the Atlantic County Library System encourage people to get creative with materials they would normally toss into the trash or recycling bin for the contest, which challenges participants to create unique pieces of art using materials that would normally be discarded.
“The contest goal is to heighten everyone’s awareness about the waste we generate, and to get people thinking about recycling, reuse, waste and litter reduction,” ACUA President Rick Dovey said.
The contest is open to all residents of Atlantic County and winners will be chosen in four age categories: 8 and under, 9 to 13, 14 to 18 and 19 and up, as well as one group category.
Entry forms and artwork must be received by Oct. 30 at any Atlantic County Library System branch )Absecon, Brigantine, Egg Harbor City, Egg Harbor Township, Galloway Township, Hammonton, Mays Landing, Pleasantville, Somers Point and Ventnor). Entries will be displayed at the branches through Oct. 30. At that time artwork will be moved to ACUA where it will be judged and exhibited.
The artwork will be on display and winners will be recognized at an awards ceremony at the ACUA America Recycles Day celebration 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13.
The contest rules and entry can also be found online at www.acua.com/artcontest. Questions or comments can also be emailed to artcontest@acua.com or answered by calling 609-272-6950
