NACo Accepting Entries for “ I Love My County Because …” Art Contest
Adapted from NACo “ I Love My County Because …” Art Contest Page
In an effort to bolster civic education and educate communities on the role of county government, the National Association of Counties (NACo) is launching the 2023 “ I Love My County Because …” art contest. The program is sponsored by Americans for the Arts, one of the nation ’ s largest arts advocacy and research organizations. NACo and county leaders are spreading the word about county roles and responsibilities, which are often unknown or misunderstood. By inviting children and young adults K - 12 to create artwork for the 2024 “ Counties Matter ” calendar, NACo hopes to raise awareness about programs and services that impact people ’ s lives every day. Submitted artwork must present a county activity that shows how “ Counties Matter ” and is inspired by the sentence “ I love my county because …” The artwork must reflect some aspect of a county government function, service or program, to celebrate National County Government Month. Entries will be judged on technical skill, creativity, and the artist ’ s statement about why and how “ Counties Matter. ” Submit entries no later than September 29, 2023. Winning entries will be selected for the 2024 “ Counties Matter ” calendar. Find more information about entry guidelines, or to submit your/your child ’ s artwork, visit www.naco.org/art. To get inspired or find out more about Orange County services, programs, and departments, please email newsletter@orangecountyva.gov, or read past issues of the Orange County Insight newsletter!
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