Cape Coral Library Children’s Environmental Art Contest Awards Ceremony Wednesday
This Wednesday, May 13, from 6 to 7 p.m., the 20th Annual Children’s Environmental Art Contest Awards Ceremony will be held in the large meeting room at the Cape Coral Library at 921 S.W. 39th Terrace.
This year’s theme is “Protect Our Florida Black Bears,” and young artists aged 5 through 12 were asked to create an original painting or drawing that shows how Floridians can protect this precious species from habitat loss, trophy hunting and other main threats. A panel of judges selected the winning entries based on four different age categories.
The public is encouraged to join youngsters, parents, families, teachers and members of the community at this popular yearly event and enjoy some refreshments. Guests can applaud the children as the winners accept their awards, and hear a fascinating presentation about Florida black bears by keynote speaker Cris Costello, state campaign director for the Sierra Club of Florida.
The contest is sponsored by the Friends of the Cape Coral Library and the Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library. The 20 pieces of awarded artwork will be framed and on display in the Art Gallery of the Cape Coral Library on the night of the awards ceremony on May 13, and the exhibit will remain in place through June 25.
Photos of the winning art entries can also be viewed by visiting capefriends.org within a week following the ceremony.