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Call For Entries For Loeschner Art Competition At Meijer Gardens

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is now accepting entries for the annual Ray and Nancy Loeschner Art Competition.

Celebrating its 22nd year, the annual competition welcomes artists from around the globe to respond to the beauty of Meijer Gardens in their work. Through the generosity of the Loeschner family, each winning entry—one in two-dimensional and one in photography—will receive a $5,000 purchase award in addition to becoming a part of the renowned Meijer Gardens permanent collection. The competition is open to all artists 18 years old and older who are working in a two-dimensional format.

Artists are encouraged to submit original two-dimensional works (e.g., drawing, print, pastel, painting or photography) inspired by Meijer Gardens. To participate, artists must register online at MeijerGardens.org/award by Friday, December 1, 2023. The winners will be chosen and announced in February 2024.

Since 2002, the Loeschner Art Completion has sought outstanding artwork inspired by Meijer Gardens, with the objective of collecting high-quality work that celebrates the beauty and inspiration Meijer Gardens provides. Please visit MeijerGardens.org/award for more information and to view past winners.