Community Arts in the Park: the sequel

Sponsored by San Juan Island National Historical Park, in partnership with the Land Bank, "Community Arts in the Park" is a competition that celebrates ecology through art. This year’s theme is “Wildflowers & Birds of the San Juan Islands.” Click on this story to find out how to enter.

April 20, 2015 9:42 pm
Artists ponder perspective at the American Camp Redoubt in this painting by San Juan Island's Nancy Spaulding.
Artists ponder perspective at the American Camp Redoubt in this painting by San Juan Island's Nancy Spaulding.

San Juan Island National Historical Park, in partnership with the Land Bank, is once again hosting the “Community Arts in the Park” competition, entries accepted May 11-15.

This year’s theme is “Wildflowers & Birds of the San Juan Islands.” Entries may be of any medium but must follow the size guide below:

• 2-D size 8″x10″ or 11″x14″ only, portrait or landscape in orientation.

• 3-D size between 4″ and 18″ square.

Community Arts in the Park is a competition that celebrates ecology through art. Entries are limited to one per person and must be original artwork.

Entries can be submitted at NPS headquarters, 650 Mullis Street, and will be displayed at American Camp, May 18-30. The public may vote on the top three in each category, which will then be on display at the American Camp visitor center from June 1 through July 5.

For contest details visit the NPS website: http://www.nps.gov/sajh/. For more information, contact Raena Parsons, 360-378-2240 ext. 2222, or Raena_Parsons@nps.gov.