After a full year hiatus, the Magic of Children in the Arts annual art competition and awards show is scheduled for March 4 to 28  at the Collingwood Public Library. The show is open to all the children of Collingwood and Clearview Township.

There will be four free art workshops to be held at the Collingwood Public Library. The first workshop was held on January 22nd. Other free workshops will be held on January 29, February 5 and February 12 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Art submissions will be through the individual young artists’ parents rather than through the schools. This change opens the show up to all children who wish to participate.

Drop off of the artists work is at the Library Saturday Feburary 26, 10 AM to 3 PM and Sunday Feburary 27 from 1 PM to 3 PM.  Pick up is on the awards night and later, art work can be picked up at the LIbrary front desk until April 15.

The "call to entry" flyers will be distributed to your school. If your school requires more, please print out from the attachment provided.

These flyers will be distributed in the Duntroon, Nottawa, Stayner and Collingwood schools. (Please see flyer for more information about the show requirements - Download flyer) 

The beautiful new library will be filled with the wonderful art of local children. The young artists work will be pre-hung on foam core panels and then the panels will be hung on the Library's hanging hardware system. This means the rules of the show in terms of size must be strictly enforced to get as much art up on the walls as possible.

Awards and prizes will be presented on Saturday, March 26, 1pm to 4pm. Volunteers are most welcome to help hang the show and help with the awards ceremony.

Taking the Magic of Children in the Arts into the future is our newest board member, Katie McKean, who is a graduate of the Magic of Children programme, joining Chair, Florijan Papa, and board members Marilyn Lawrence, Rick Lloyd and Marion Lewis. The driving force for the show this year, is our founder Lory MacDonald. Volunteer prize co-ordinator is Chari-Lynn Reithmeier and art workshop leaders are Michele Fleming, Lynda Smith,Terry Wilkinson and GBACA member Carol Bowden. New sponsors for 2011 include the Murray Clerkson Fund, Alexander Art Supplies and Andrew’s Copies. 

The MOCITA board of directors and volunteers are very pleased to present the 2011 program which supports the growth and development of our childrens’ artistic talents and awareness. Donations may be sent to 115 First Street, Suite 501,  Collingwood ON L9Y 4W3.

Questions may be directed to Lory MacDonald. 705-812-2914.