LAKE COUNTY — The Lake County Big Read program challenges Lake County students and adults to create an art piece inspired by the featured artist, Edgar Allan Poe.
Artwork can be in any medium and if selected, will become part of a travelling exhibit during the month of October.
Entries must be inspired by a short story, essay or poem by Poe and clearly connect the literature and the artwork. Artists should include a brief summary of their literary inspiration.
Artwork must be submitted by Sept. 16 and can designed by using paint, pen, ceramics, cloth, photography, wood, metal, paper, recycled materials, etc. It can be either two- or three-dimensional, although no larger than 3-feet by 3-feet or exceeding 100 pounds. Flat pieces must be framed and ready to hang.
For an entry form or other contest details, contact Big Read community volunteer Tamsen Nash at tamsenartmom@mchsi.com or 928-9621.
Another creative activity is to create a four-minute film on DVD, also inspired by a literary work of Poe. Those selected will be shown at the Big Read Film Festival, which will be held Oct. 14 and 15.
Film entries must be submitted by Oct. 3 and can be dropped off at the Lake County Office of Education in Lakeport, or mailed to P.O. Box 1537, Cobb, CA 95426. For more information, email Robin Shrive at BigReadLakeCounty@gmail.com.
