The Tucson Festival of Books is seeking entries for the Young Artists Contest, sponsored by Friends of Western Art.

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The contest is open to children and teens from pre-K through 12th grade. Media permitted include crayons, pencil, pastels, paint, colored pencils, charcoal and markers.

Download the entry form accompanying this article at tucson.com or go to tucsonfestivalofbooks.com/?id=1449 to download the entry form and rules.

The entry deadline has been extended to Dec. 31.

Winners will receive $100 in gift certificates and will be recognized at the 12th annual Tucson Festival of Books on Saturday, March 6 during the virtual festival.

Send any questions to childrens@tucsonfestivalofbooks.org

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