Artists of all ages are invited to take part in Pittsfield’s Virtual Spring Art Contest. Announced this afternoon on the Pittsfield City Hall Facebook page, submissions are now being accepted through March 28th. The Virtual Art Contest is being held in place of the city’s annual Eggstravaganza Egg Scramble that was forced to be postpone due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols according to the post.

The contest features a coloring category with two separate submissions for youth in Pre-K and K-2 grades. Original artwork can also be submitted in three different categories. They include: grades 3-6, teens, and adults 18 and up.
According to the city’s post, cash prizes will be awarded and featured on the Pittsfield Parks and Recreation Facebook page on April 2nd. That prizes are donated by the very generous Greylock Federal Credit Union. If you would like more information click on the City of Pittsfield’s website link.  The Facebook post from Pittsfield City Hall is below.

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The City of Pittsfield is pleased to announce its virtual spring art contest open to city youth and adults. The contest is being held in lieu of the city’s annual Eggstravaganza Egg Scramble which will not be held this year due to ongoing COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
The contest features a coloring category with two separate submissions for youth in Pre-K and K-2 grades. The contest will also accept original art submissions in the following three categories: grades 3-6, teens, and adults (18 and older). Entries for each contest will be accepted now through Sunday, March 28.
Each winner will receive a cash prize and will be featured on the Pittsfield Parks and Recreation Facebook page on Friday, April 2. The prizes are generously sponsored by Greylock Federal Credit Union.
A link with additional information and contest rules is available on the home page of the city website, cityofpittsfield.org.

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