Ventura mall will host art contest for students

Ventura County students from kindergarten through grade 12 are eligible to enter their artwork in the annual Pacific View Mall Student Art Show, which will take place during Ventura County Arts Week 2007 from Oct. 5 through Oct. 14.

Copies of the official entry form and complete guidelines are available at the Pacific View Mall Guest Services kiosk and all county libraries. To receive a copy in the mail, call the Ventura County Arts Council at (805) 658-2213 or visit www.venturacountyarts.net.

There are four classifications: Early Elementary (K-2), Upper Elementary (3-5), Middle School (68) and High School (912). The student who receives the most votes in each classification will receive a $25 gift certificate to the Pacific View Mall. The artwork will be judged by patrons of the mall who cast their votes in a ballot box near the exhibit.

Entries can be delivered in person to the Pacific View Mall Guest Services kiosk or submitted by mail to the Ventura County Arts Council office. Each entry must be accompanied by a completed official entry form. The deadline for artwork to be received is 5 p.m. Sat., Sept. 29.

For more information, call (805) 658-2213.