APPLICATION DEADLINE MARCH 1, 2010　

Artists with ties to　DuPage County are invited to participate in the second annual DuPage Invitational Sculpture & 3-D Art Show.

This event will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 8th, 2010 in the breathtaking setting of Lilacia Park during Lombard‘s Annual Lilac Time Celebration. Lilacia Park is located at 227 W. Parkside Ave. in Lombard, near Main Street and directly across from the Metra Station. Promotion for the event will be included in the Lilac Time Celebration brochures.

The show is open to artists who were born, reside, work, or go to school in DuPage County. Show organizers invite not only established area artists, but outstanding emerging student artists from county area high schools and colleges, as well. Special participation fees are in place for student artists.

Entries for indoor and outdoor works will be accepted. Each design must be a minimum of  2 feet in any direction; only 18” in any direction for high school students. All works must be finished, stable, and be of original design. Delivery, removal, and safety of the artwork will be the responsibility of the artist.

Works will be judged and the following prize money will be awarded to established artists: $1,000 first place; $500 second place; $250 third place. The most outstanding student artists will be recognized with the following awards: two $500 scholarships for high school artists, and two $1,000 scholarships for college artists under age 25. Dignitaries from surrounding DuPage communities and businesses will be invited to attend the event and may consider the art for purchase.