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DURHAM, NC · SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2026 · LIBRARY

Teen Art Contest: Unearth Your Story 2026 - SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY NOW!

Unleash your creativity and tell your story through art!

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An artist's still-life corner with sketches and brushes, woodcut illustration

Fig. 01 — Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St)

About the event

Unleash your creativity and tell your story through art! Teens, 13-18, are invited to participate in our "Unearth Your Story" Art Contest, inspired by this year’s Summer Reading theme. Create an original piece that explores identity, history, imagination, or discovery.... what story will you uncover?

Pick up free art supplies (if needed and while they last), submit your masterpiece , and compete for exciting prizes. Your art will be on display on the Teen floor of Main Library. Community members will vote for their favorites, and winning artwork will be win four tickets to The Museum of Life and Science.

Submission Period: June 22 – June 30 Public Voting: July 5 – July 25 Winner Announced: July 27

When dropping off your artwork, please make sure to have your name, age, and contact info written on the back.

For more information please email vasmondragon@dconc.gov

¡Da rienda suelta a tu creatividad y cuenta tu historia a través del arte! Jóvenes de 13 a 18 años están invitados a participar en nuestro concurso de arte “Descubre tu historia”, inspirado en el tema de Lectura de Verano de este año. Crea una obra original que explore la identidad, la historia, la imaginación o el descubrimiento… ¿qué historia vas a descubrir?

Recoge materiales de arte gratis (si los necesitas y hasta agotar existencias), envía tu obra maestra y compite por premios emocionantes. Tu arte será exhibido en el área juvenil de la Biblioteca Principal. Los miembros de la comunidad votarán por sus favoritos, y la obra ganadora recibirá cuatro entradas para el Museum of Life and Science.

Período de entrega: 22 de junio – 30 de junio Votación pública: 5 de julio – 25 de julio Anuncio del ganador: 27 de julio

Para mas information envia un coreo a vasmondragon@dconc.gov

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