100 years of Winnie the Pooh art contest

Help us celebrate this milestone at our reopening party on June 6, 12p - 5 pm.

There’s something comforting about returning to a place filled with stories. As EPL prepares to reopen its newly renovated main branch at 631 East 222 St. in Euclid, we found inspiration for the celebration in a place that felt especially fitting: the bookshelf.

This year marks 100 years since the first book about “Winnie-the-Pooh” was published — and now, the beloved characters are helping the Euclid Public Library celebrate an adventure of its own. EPL’s reopening party on June 6 12p - 6p will have a Winnie-the-Pooh theme. And what would a celebration of imagination be without a little creativity from the community? We’re hosting a 100 years of Winnie-the-Pooh art contest. It’s open to all local adult and teen artists. There will be prizes for the first, second, and third place winners. Winners will be chosen by public vote.

The library is looking for original artwork only. Please note that submissions should NOT directly copy Disney-owned characters or imagery.

(Contest details are below)

Eligibility

Open to all local adult and teen artists and there is no entry fee.
All mediums that can be hung on a wall are accepted.
One entry per artist.
All images in the artwork must be family-friendly.
Original artwork only.
You can make your entry abstract, realism, watercolors, comic book, ink, pencils, sketches, collage, etc. but the submitted work must relate in some way to the Winnie-the-Pooh theme whether it involves the characters or the place where they live. We are looking for unique interpretations to celebrate this milestone anniversary.

How to Apply:

Email Jean Robinson at jean.robinson@euclidlibrary with the following information:

Your first and last name and phone number.
Attach a picture of your entry
Description of your work (including the title, medium, and price (if for sale.)
A short artist statement and bio.

Please email your entries no later than May 14.

Since EPL’s art gallery has limited wall space, the sooner you can email Jean the better your chances are of getting your work on display.

Timeline

March 1: The contest will open for entries.
May 14: Deadline to email your intent to enter the contest with your info, description, bio, and picture of your entry
June 1-5: Artists can hang their artwork in EPL’s art gallery. Since the library will not be officially open at that time, email Jean at: jean.robinson@euclidlibrary.org to set up the best day and time you can stop by to hang up your work.
June 6: Everyone is invited to EPL’s Grand Reopening Party, noon – 5:00 pm. Those visitors will be the first to view contest entries and vote.
June 26: The last day the public can vote for their favorite artwork.
June 27: Deadline for removing your artwork.
June 29: The winning artists will be notified.