If you’re from the Oshawa area and have an eye and gift for drawing and arts, then here’s a contest that might pique your interest.

The City of Oshawa Public Libraries is encouraging teens in the community to let their creativity be known to others and share their talent. Officials from the OPL are looking for young visual artists, inviting them to pass any work of art—as long as it is original of course—as an entry to the 2010 Express Yourself Teen Art Contest, which is held yearly in Oshawa.

The Oshawa Public Libraries is calling out to teenagers from the 7^th to 12^th Grade to join the contest. The only requirement is to be from Oshawa, and to have an original work of art.

The entries will be separated into 2 categories, one from Grades 7 to 9, and the other from 10 to 12. Professionals and experts will be judging the contest, with the winners getting the opportunity to be recognized at this year’s Literary and Art Festival, which is taking place in May.

Interested teens can drop their entries off at any OPL branch until the 1^st of May.

Spread the word and join in on this fun event!