Need an activity to keep some youngsters busy during this unexpected school break? Lincoln Memorial Garden is hosting an art contest for youth 3 to 15 with prizes awarded to the best by age as well as an award for the most creative and the artwork that most represents the Garden. Here’s the rules:

• Artists must be between the ages of 3 and 15 and live in Sangamon County.
• NEW category added for ages 16-19 and live in Sangamon County
• Artwork may be any style (crayon, markers, paints, collage, etc. NOTE: photography not included here as our annual photography contest will be announced soon.
• Artwork must represent some aspect of Lincoln Memorial Garden—perhaps an event you have attended, a bird or mammal or insect you have seen at the Garden, your favorite spot in the Garden, a Garden landscape in your favorite season, etc.
• Entries must be scanned or photographed and sent to photocontest@lincolnmemorialgarden.orgby 5 p.m. April 17, 2020.
• When submitting the entry, include the child’s name, age and something about the inspiration for their artwork.
• Entries will be judged by a panel of Garden staff and Board Members.