Mirror Mirror on the Wall
The 13th Annual Decorated Object Art Competition, sponsored by the Village of Arlington Heights' Arts Commission, will be held on Sunday, July 17 at the Frontier Days Festival!
The Village’s Arts Commission is looking for participants who have a creative flair and an
interest in having a lot of fun! We are hosting the 13th annual “Decorated Object Art
Competition” for all ages that will be showcased at the annual Frontier Days Festival on July
7 at Recreation Park. Decorate a Mirror, as a group or an individual, and bring your Mirror
to Recreation Park on July 7. The competition will be held within the park near Belmont
Avenue and Miner between Noon and 2:00 PM. For more information contact Derek Mach,
Arts Commission Liaison, at 847.368.5232 or [email protected].
Criteria for selecting the winners includes artistic impression, originality, quality and
aesthetic appeal. The winners for each category will receive a prize.
Eligibility
Open to all of any age. An entry could be designed by an individual or by a group.
Specifications
The recommended size for the Mirrors is not to exceed 24” x 24”. No limit
on the number of entries and one entry form per Mirror.
Setup Date and Time
- Sunday, July 7, 2019 at Recreation Park (Near Belmont Ave. and Miner Street)
- Check-in is from Noon to 2 PM
- Judging is from 2 to 3 PM
- Peoples Choice Award voting ends at 2:45 PM
- Award Ceremony is at 3 PM
- Mirrors viewed by Public is from 3 to 3:30 PM
- Mirror Removal/Pick Up is at 3:30 PM
Suggestions from the Community are encouraged as to what objects should be
considered for future Decorated Object Art Competitions.
Application Form
Application forms will be available at the park on July 7. Forms will be
completed the day of the event.
Awards
There will be five categories, with two prizes (first and second place) for all
categories except the People’s Choice Award, for which there will be only one prize. The
People’s Choice Award lets anyone vote for their favorite Mirror. The votes for the People’s
Choice Award will be accepted until 2:45 PM. A jury of fine arts and crafts professionals will
select the winners in the other categories. All winners will be announced at 3:00 PM. Prizes
will consist of Downtown Arlington Heights gift cards. The categories include:
- People’s Choice Award
- Adult - 18 and over
- Youth - 12-17
- Child - 11 and younger
- Family and Friends - Individuals working together
Deadline of submission shall be no later than 2 PM on July 7 at Recreation Park.