2008 American Gothic House Art Contest
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 5, 2008
Contact: Jessica Strom, 641-652-3352, aghc@iowatelecom.net
Eldon— American Gothic House Center (AGHC) and Gothic Area Tourism of Eldon (GATE) will co-sponsor the third annual art contest during the 2008 Gothic Days, June 13-15.
The art contest is to celebrate the American Gothic House used as the background in Grant Wood’s most famous painting American Gothic. Entries must include the American Gothic House. The contest will promote greater awareness of the uniqueness and beauty of the little white cottage with its gothic window.
Submitted works will be returned. Minimum size will be 8” x 10”—no maximum size. All mediums except photography are allowed. Contest is open to amateur artists only in the following three divisions:
- Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
- Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade
- Adult
Prize money in the amount of $50 for 1st place and $25 for 2nd place will be awarded for each division.
Judging will take place Friday evening, with the exhibition planned for Saturday and Sunday, June 14-15 from 12 PM to 4 PM at the AGHC in Eldon, Iowa. Official entry forms are required by May 15. Artwork must be submitted by June 1.
For entry forms, complete rules and further information, contact AGHC; Jessica Strom; 300 American Gothic St; Eldon, IA 52554; 641-652-3352; aghc@iowatelecom.net.
GATE is a nonprofit community betterment organization and no entry fee will be sought from submissions or participants.
Who: Gothic Area Tourism of Eldon & American Gothic House Center
What: 2008 American Gothic House Art Contest
When: June 13-15 during the 2008 Eldon Gothic Days
Where: American Gothic House Center; 300 American Gothic St; Eldon, IA 52554
Contact: Jessica Strom, 641-652-3352, aghc@iowatelecom.net
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