CALLING ALL ARTISTS! The City of Los Alamitos Recreation & Community Services Department and the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Commission are excited to announce the return of the 11th Annual Weekend of Art in Los Alamitos. Mark your calendar and don’t miss this creative and exciting event! This year it is located at the Los Alamitos Community Center (10911 Oak St., Los Alamitos, CA 90720).
The exhibition will open to the public on Friday, March 27, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 28, from 12:00-7:00 p.m. The awards ceremony will take place on Saturday, March 28 at 6:00 p.m. The event will include an art exhibition for all ages, children’s art activities, arts and crafts booths, live performances, and an awards ceremony. Awards will be given in the following divisions for visual artists:
Mayor’s Award: 1st place
Commissioner’s Award: 1st place
People’s Choice Award: 1st place
High School Art Scholarships: $300 each
Two Dimensional Awards:
Elementary Division (Pre-K-5th grade) Awards: 1st-3rd place
Middle School Division (6th-8th grade) Awards: 1st-3rd place
High School Division (9th-12th grade) Awards: 1st-3rd place
Adult (High School Graduate+) Division Awards: 1st-3rd place
Older Adult (60+) Division Awards: 1st-3rd place
Three Dimensional Awards:
Elementary Division (Pre-K-5th grade) Awards: 1st-3rd place
Middle School Division (6th-8th grade) Awards: 1st-3rd place
High School Division (9th-12th grade) Awards: 1st-3rd place
Adult (High School Graduate+) Division Awards: 1st-3rd place
Older Adult (60+) Division Awards: 1st-3rd place
This event is FREE to the public and welcomes all skill levels and ages! Winning artists will receive a gift card to the Art Supply Warehouse in Westminster, a certificate, and an award ribbon. First place winners receive a $100 gift card, 2nd place winners receive a $50 gift card, and 3rd place winners receive $25 gift card. For questions, please contact the Recreation and Community Services Department at (562) 430-1073.