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Get your tiny creative juices flowing and enter this exhibit, or get your magnifying glass to view it. All during May 2024, the Saline County Library will host its 3rd Annual Tiny Art Show.
Patrons will be given the opportunity to decorate their own miniature canvases, which will be displayed at the Benton branch for viewing and voting. The Benton branch is located at 1800 Smithers Drive, Benton, AR 72015.
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Starting on Monday, April 1, come pick up a blank 3-inch by 3-inch canvas from the Benton or Bryant Makerspaces. That’s about the width of a hockey puck or a soda can… or if you arrange 9 quarters into a square. You can work on your canvas in the Makerspace with the library’s supplies, or at home with your own art supplies. This art show is open to anyone, ages 5 and older. Children and adults are encouraged to participate.
Canvases are available to patrons on a first-come, first-served basis. Anyone who still wants to participate after the library runs out of blank canvases may purchase their own 3-inch by 3-inch canvas to enter into the art show.
Patrons are encouraged to use paint, markers, fabrics, or any other art supplies they can attach to the canvas. Once the canvas has been decorated, return it to the Benton branch no later than Saturday, April 27. The library reserves the right to deny any entry that displays inappropriate or unkind messages or images.
Entries will be on display at the Benton branch from Wednesday, May 1, to Friday, May 31. During this time, patrons will have the opportunity to vote on their favorite art pieces in both the children and adult categories. The winning pieces in each age group will be announced on Monday, June 3, then participants will have one week to take their artwork home.
“Tiny boards are great for those who want to try something creative but might be intimidated at the thought of filling a large canvas,” said Makerspace Specialist Becca Griffin. “The tiny space can spark thinking outside the box!”
RECAP
April 1 – begin picking up canvases at Benton or Bryant library branch
April 27 – deadline to return completed masterpieces
May 1-31 – Tiny Art Show at Benton Branch all month