Art contest features recycled materials

Creating art out of recycled materials has been occurring for years, but the emphasis on “greening” the arts is getting center stage with the second annual Eco-Art Contest presented by the Summer Festival of the Arts July 10 and 11.

The Eco-Art Contest is designed for artists of any level to submit an art piece made of mostly re-purposed or recycled materials for exhibition during the Arts Festival. Artists must submit a registration form by July 2 and deliver their art piece July 9 between 1:00 and 6:00 p.m.

“Many of our artists utilize recycled materials in the artwork that they sell,” said Lori A. Factor, assistant director of the Performing Arts Series and festival coordinator. “But, we wanted those casual artists of any skill level who don’t have a chance to exhibit their artwork to participate in this event. ”

A People’s Choice Award will be given to the artists of the two art pieces that garner the most votes by patrons who attend the Summer Festival of the Arts.

“Star Supply has offered two gift certificates for the winners of the People’s Choice Awards.

The event will encourage artists of any skill level or age to create an art piece which will be exhibited during the two-day festival.

An online submission form, which may be completed and e-mailed directly to the Summer Festival office, is available at www.ysu.edu/sfa. For more information, call 330-941-3105.