CAPE MAY – Budding artists, painters, photographers and writers in grades K through 6 are invited to compete in the Lighthouse Art Contest, sponsored by the Friends of the Cape May Lighthouse, a newly formed group under the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) umbrella, whose mission is to promote the awareness of the historic significance and value of the Cape May Lighthouse.
Art submissions should focus on the Cape May Lighthouse and can be submitted in either the Language Arts category (stories, poems, essays, etc.) or the Art category (photographs, drawings, sculptures, collages, exhibits, computer design, etc.; 2-dimensional art should be no larger than 11”x17”). Original works of art need to include the student’s name, grade and school and the entry needs to be submitted by Friday, May 20.
Prizes will be awarded in the K through 2nd grade group, 3rd and 4th grade group and the 5th and 6th grade group. First place prize winners will receive a Ghosts of the Lighthouse Trolley Tour for himself/herself and a family of five, second place winners will receive a Cape May Lighthouse T-shirt and a free Cape May Lighthouse Climb for a family of five, and third place winners will receive a Cape May Lighthouse Hat and a free Cape May Lighthouse Climb for a family of five. A free educational outreach program, “The Beacon: The Cape May Lighthouse,” a rich presentation on lighthouse lore with a particular focus on the Cape May Lighthouse and its history and restoration, will be awarded to the class with the most submissions. The Honorable Mention prize winners will receive five free tickets to climb the Cape May Lighthouse.
The Friends of the Lighthouse Advisory Committee will collect submissions from the local schools on a weekly basis. The submissions will be displayed at the Friends of the Lighthouse Arts Festival where the Cape May Lighthouse Keepers will judge the student’s work and winners will be announced. An Artists’ Reception will be held on Monday, May 23 at Cape May City Elementary School, 921 Lafayette St., from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided by the Carriage House Tearoom and Café.
The Friends of the Cape May Lighthouse are a group of dedicated people who are committed to raising the awareness of the historic significance and value of this Guardian of the Sea. The public is invited to become a Friend of the Cape May Lighthouse and renew their passion for this majestic sentinel. For information on how to become a “Friend” and member benefits, visit www.capemaymac.org and click on “About MAC.”
The Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) is a multifaceted not-for-profit organization committed to promoting the preservation, interpretation, and cultural enrichment of the Cape May region for its residents and visitors. MAC membership is open to all.
For information about MAC’s year-round schedule of tours, festivals, and special events call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278, or visit MAC’s Web site at www.capemaymac.org. For information about restaurants, accommodations and shopping, call the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cape May at 609-884-5508.
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