$1000 PRIZE
OXFORD COUNTY
Lights Out presents a county-wide community art contest. We are seeking original work from artists addressing community themes. This contest is an opportunity for people to represent themselves, their experience, and community. We're awarding $1000 each to our People’s Choice Award, Youth Award, and Adult Award winners. Any person of any age residing in Oxford County, Maine may apply.
We are looking for artwork inspired by the theme of a healthy community.
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How do we keep ourselves and others healthy?
What does a healthy community look like?
How do communities face challenges together?
Who is in your community and how do you care for them?
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Lights Out presents a county-wide community art contest. We are seeking original work from artists addressing community themes. This contest is an opportunity for people to represent themselves, their experience, and community. We're awarding $1000 each to our People’s Choice Award, Youth Award, and Adult Award winners.
WINNERS
AROOSTOOK COUNTY
"Winners and runners-up of the #MaineReunited contest showcased themes of community perseverance during a special exhibit held Saturday at the University of Maine at Presque Isle. The contest, hosted by the online-based business Lights Out Art Consulting, featured work by adult and youth artists. Aroostook is the second county in Maine that Lights Out has chosen for the contest after Oxford County."
– Melissa Lizotte, The County
OXFORD COUNTY
The #MaineReunited Community Art Contest held in Oxford County this past November was a huge success, receiving approx. 70 submissions from 17 towns and over 1000 votes for our People's Choice award. Read more about the contest in the press and see our winners and honorable mentions below: "Two of the three winners of the community art contest called #MaineReunited were based in Bethel and shed light on hopeful times and how pandemic united everyone. The contest was held by Lights Out Art Consulting."
– Miera Bienstock, The Bethel Citizen