Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library Announces Kawaii Kitty Art Contest

Cat fans of all ages are invited to submit their original artwork in the Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library's first-ever Kawaii Kitty Art Contest. From October 1 to October 12, 2024, children, teens and adults can submit artwork reflecting the Japanese word "kawaii" meaning "cute," "adorable" or "loveable."

Beginning October 1, visit the Library to pick up an entry form or submit an entry form online. Prizes will be awarded to the top entries and winning artworks will be displayed in the Library and printed on bookmarks. Grand prize winners will be selected from each age group and announced at the Library's Hello Kitty Birthday Jubilee on Saturday, November 2 in the Friends Room at 3:30 p.m.

Kawaii Kitty Art Contest Guidelines

• Completed entry forms may be returned to the Reference Desk or digital artworks can be submitted online.
• One entry per person.
• Submissions must be 8.5 by 11 inches, without mat or frame. Digital submissions must be 1550 pixels wide by 3300 pixels high, or 300 pixels per inch (PPI).
• Artwork must be original and previously unpublished.
• Any artwork found to infringe on copyright laws will be ineligible.
• At the end of the submission period, the top entries will be selected by a panel of judges based on the criteria of artistry, cuteness, and execution of the theme.
• Entries must be submitted by Saturday, October 12 at 6 p.m. Entries will not be accepted after the deadline.

The 2024 Kawaii Kitty Art Contest is sponsored by the Monterey Park Library Foundation, OneHouse Arts, Tail Town Cats and Blick Art Materials.

The Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library is the City's public library located at 318 South Ramona Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754. For more information about Library events and services, please visit www.montereypark.ca.gov/library.

Media Contact
Deborah Takahashi, Teen Librarian
[email protected]
626-307-1368
www.montereypark.ca.gov

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