The Navarro Council of the Arts is gearing up for the 10th Annual Youth Art Show. This years art show entitled, “A View of Navarro County”, is sure to be a hit!

One of the most famous works by El Greco is his landscape titled “View of Toledo.” In it, he shows what his own view of Toledo, Spain is, in a fairly realistic way but also in a symbolic way through his use of color, style, and in taking a few liberties with the layout of the city.

He paints both the architecture and the landscape of the city. You can see that he had positive feelings about some aspects of the city and its people and yet felt extremely negative about specific parts of the city at the same time. This year’s student art contest theme draws its inspiration from El Greco and his “View of Toledo.”

Student’s quest is to show people your own “View of Navarro County.” This maybe a drawing or a painting of a specific building or a general landscape from the county or even display something about its inhabitant in some way. Students may take photographs or create a sculpture. The artwork may portray something from any town or the outlying areas of the towns that make up the county and its residents.

Students may use a realistic style or even an abstract style. They may show things of which one is proud or the things one wishes could change about this county. This may even show Navarro county from the past or even the future. No matter what, though, creativity in showing the aspect of Navarro County that you want to portray is most important.

This event is open to all Navarro County students Pre k – 12th grades. Categories are divided by grade levels, Elementary, Middle School and High School. Savings bonds are given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners.

All art work will be accepted until Friday April 18th at 3:00 pm by bringing it to the Navarro Council of the Arts offices at 108 West 6th Avenue. The opening reception and announcement of winners will take place on Wednesday April 23rd at 4:00 pm at the Warehouse Living Arts Center located at 119 West 6th Avenue. This exhibit will on display until May 23, 2008.