Thomas Hart Benton Youth Art Competition and Exhibition

Neosho Arts Council has unveiled a new competitive art event for area youth. The “Thomas Hart Benton Youth Art Competition and Exhibition” will accept entries in a variety of 2D mediums from kids aged 8 to 12 and teens aged 13 to 17.

The works will hang for two weeks on public display at the Neosho National Fish Hatchery.

There is no entry fee for either division and no residency requirements. Up to three entries will be accepted per young artist. Works can be dropped off and entered September 23 – 28 at the Neosho National Fish Hatchery, McKinney St./Hwy 86, Neosho, MO 64850, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Saturday - Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Awards will be presented on October 7 at 2:30 pm at the Neosho Fish National Fish Hatchery as part of the Neosho Fall Festival. The Neosho Arts Council will be holding their annual kids, teens, and adult Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest on the Square at 10:00 am the same day.

Full details about entry can be found online at neoshoarts.net.