The City of Niagara Falls 3rd Annual Art Show & Competition Calling artists of all ages! The City of Niagara Falls Art Show will take place at the Victoria Avenue Public Library Thursday, March 29 to Saturday, April 28, 2018. The competition is open to all Niagara Falls residents and students attending school in Niagara Falls. There is no fee to enter; however all participants are asked to register online in advance (registration will close two days before the show). An exhibition of all artwork will be open to the public from Saturday, March 31 during regular Library hours. The exhibit will hang for the full month of April where everyone can view the collection and vote for their favorite artwork for the People’s Choice Award. A public presentation of the awards will take place on Saturday, April 28 at 1pm. Awards Presentation Cash prizes awarded for the top artworks in any medium [painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, digital art, etc.]. Ceremony is Saturday April 28th 1:00 pm in the LaMarsh Room. Best in Show Youth Award [11-18 years] Mayor’s Choice People’s Choice Children 10 years of age and under are invited to submit their work for public display. Trophies will go to the Judges’/Mayor’s Choice and the People’s Choice for the overall best work (all winners get an engraved keeper plaque). Terms and Conditions of Entry: Each artist may submit one work of art to the contest. Artwork must be original and completed within the last 12 months. Artwork must be ready to hang. Artwork must fit through a standard height door, no larger than 36” x 96” (91 cm x 2.4 m). Artwork must be labeled clearly on the back or underside (for blind judging purposes) with the artist’s name, age, and phone number. All works will be labeled at intake. Artists must register for the art contest and artists under 18 years of age require a parent/guardian’s signature. Art must be delivered to the Niagara Falls Public Library, Victoria Branch, to the Gallery between 5 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 29, 2018. Art must be picked up by 3:00 on Sunday, April 28. Any artwork remaining after April 28 will become the property of the City of Niagara Falls. All works must be signed out before they are taken home. No consumable materials will be used in the manufacture of any artwork. Winners’ names and photos may be published in the local media. Winner’s artwork will be requested to be on display at City Hall for the month of April. The City of Niagara Falls assures that reasonable care will be taken in the handling of all artwork, but does not accept responsibility for loss or damage. All art must be delivered to the Library on Thursday, March 29, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The competition will be closed to the public until Saturday, March 31 for judging. An exhibition of all artwork will be open to the public during regular Library hours. A public presentation of the awards will take place on Saturday, April 28, at 1:30 p.m., after which time pieces of art can be removed by their owners. Presented by: Niagara Falls Arts, Culture & Museum Committee. The Art Competition is free to enter and available to all Niagara Falls residents. All participants are asked to register online in advance. For Information please call or email Kim Van Stygeren kvanstygeren@niagarafalls.ca 905-356-7521 x5911 Artists must pre-register online for the show.

For toddlers and preschoolers ready for a longer, more active program and their adult caregivers. Develop pre-literacy skills with books, songs, games, rhymes, movies, crafts and creative play. 45 minutes. Registration is required.

For the youngest babies and their adult caregivers. If you're not yet walking and talking, this is the program for you! Come and have fun with music, rhymes, tickles and bounces. Bring a blanket and let us introduce you and your baby to a variety of board books and activities. 20 - 30 minutes. Registration is required.

For babies who are walking and talking and their adult caregivers. Join us for songs, stories, music and activities. 30 minutes. Registration required. Free.

High school kids meet in program room at Stamford Centre Library to eat, read, relax and chat during their scheduled lunch break.

For those with moderate computer knowledge and skill. Transforming a design into a physical object has never been easier or faster. Get an overview of 3D design and modeling techniques for modern rapid prototyping applications. Participate in a hands-on project that will allow you to apply what you learn. Create your own design and see the process through to the final printed production. This is the first class in a series of two. All ages.

Ages 7-12. A Chess program for children who have no previous experience playing the game. Children age 7 must have a parent or guardian remain in the library during the program. Registration required. Free.

Earn community service hours, build leadership skills and have a say in teen activities at the library!

For ages 5-7. Need a break after school? Want to hear stories, play games and enjoy a good cup of hot chocolate? Join us for our Cocoa Club, Jr. program! You bring the mug and your imagination. We will provide the hot chocolate, great stories and games. Parents do not attend the program, but must stay in the library. 45 minutes. Registration is required.

For children of all ages and their adult caregivers. Come with your little ones ready to snuggle up and enjoy some bedtime stories. Pajamas encouraged. Please register all participating children-babes in arms do not require registration. 30 minutes.

For children of all ages and their adult caregivers. Come with your little ones ready to snuggle up and enjoy some bedtime stories. Pajamas encouraged. Please register all participating children-babes in arms do not require registration. 30 minutes. Free.