Oxford Lane Library

The Oxford Lane Library will be closed until further notice due to a small fire. Our team is working to complete safety checks and preparations to reopen as soon as possible for our patrons.

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Third Annual Art Contest

Voting Update by Library Location:

  • Voting at the Fairfield Lane Library begins Friday, February 6 at 2:00 p.m. and ends Sunday, February 8 at 5:00 p.m.
  • Voting at the Hamilton Lane Library begins at the Art Gala on Sunday, February 8, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and will continue through Tuesday, February 10.
  • The Oxford Lane Library Gala and voting are postponed while the library is closed and will be rescheduled. Participants at the Oxford location will be contacted with more details.

Are you a painter? Knitter? Jewelry designer? We want to see your talent! Submit a work of art in any medium to the Lane Libraries’ Art Contest. Submissions will be displayed for the community to see and vote for their favorites.

Contest:

  • Age categories: Age 7 - 11, Teens 12 - 17 and Adults 18 - up
  • Submission types: All media
  • Submission dates:
    • Submit an entry form (link below) between January 19 - February 2.
    • Bring artwork to your Lane Library location (Hamilton, Fairfield or Oxford) January 31 - February 4. *We cannot guarantee a spot for submission after February 4.
  • How to submit:
    • Fill out the submission form to enter the contest. (You will receive a “thank you” email within 48 hours of submitting your work. If you do not receive this email, please contact Akiko Urayama at a.urayama@lanepl.org.)
    • Please frame or mat art pieces created on paper.
    • Items that require hanging should come equipped for that purpose.
    • Please label the BACK of your art piece with your name and age category.
    • Each artist can enter up to 3 pieces.
    • All art submissions must follow the Lane Libraries code of conduct.
  • Voting will take place by the public during each location’s designated period.
  • Winners will be announced on Wednesday, February 11.
  • Prizes: The winner for each age category will win a $50 gift card from Blick Art Materials.
  • Artwork Pickup: All works must be picked up from the library by Sunday, February 15.

If you have any questions or concerns or need help accessing supplies, please contact Akiko Urayama at a.urayama@lanepl.org or Jackie Berberich at j.berberich@lanepl.org.