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Orion Art Center and Library Partner for Art Contest Highlighting Mexican Gothic Novel

(OTPL, Dec. 3, 2022)

Lake Orion, MI – The Orion Township Public Library (OTPL), in partnership with the Orion Art Center, is placing a call to artists for its inaugural art contest, The Art of Storytelling.

With hopes of fostering a creative community partnership based in art and literature and promoting the library’s Makerspace, artists of all ages are invited to submit original works inspired by Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s novel Mexican Gothic between December 1, 2022 and December 29, 2022 at 5 PM.

All work submitted must be capable of being displayed in both the OTPL lobby and the Orion Art Center gallery. Additionally, all work must incorporate at least one element created using equipment in the OTPL Makerspace. There is a $30 entry fee, with one entry per artist allowed.

Works will be judged by library and Art Center staff as well as an independent critic. The top three artworks will be awarded cash prizes. All work accepted will be part of an opening reception at the Orion Art Center on Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 7-9 PM, with the exhibition continuing through April 22, 2023. After the exhibition closes at the Art Center, selected pieces will be on display at OTPL through May 19, 2023.

“Building relationships with other local organizations like Orion Art Center makes each of us stronger and more understanding of what the other brings to our community, said Dan Major, OTPL Makerspace Librarian. “Just as literature is a vital part of the fabric of Lake Orion, so are the visual arts in all forms. It’s our hope that The Art of Storytelling is both the first of many contests involving artists in our region as well as the beginning of a mutually beneficial artistic partnership between OTPL and the Orion Art Center.”

For more information about the contest, those interested are encouraged to call Dan Major at 248.693.3001. To apply and submit photos for consideration, visit https://orionartcenter.org/mexican-gothic-exhibition/

About Orion Township Public Library
The Orion Township Public Library is located at 825 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, MI 48362 and is open Monday through Thursday 9:30 AM-9:00 PM, Friday and Saturday 9:30 AM-5:00 PM. From early September through late May, it is open on Sunday from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM. Visit orionlibrary.org or call 248.693.3000 for more information.