Written by Mackenzie Manley, Content Specialist, Downtown Main Library
Our community literally made history this October. This year's Teen Art Contest theme tasked teens age 13-18 to create bookmarks inspired by local history, from the Queen City's rich architecture to professional sports teams and pivotal moments of yesteryear.
The finalists of this year's Teen Art Contest have been chosen - now it's your turn to vote for your favorite! View all the finalists below and vote for your favorite through Nov. 6.
The top three designs will have their artwork featured through custom bookmarks distributed in all 41 library locations. Winners will be announced on Nov. 9. Click on each submission to take a closer look before voting.
Light-by-Mckenzie“Light” by Mckenzie, age 14.
Union-Terminal-by-David“Union Terminal” by David, age 13.
Blink-of-an-Eye-by-Manji-e1793633080475“Blink of an Eye” by Manji, age 14
Opposing-Cardinals-Cincinnati-Tablet-Inspired-Printmaking-by-Kieriah“Opposing Cardinals: Cincinnati Tablet-Inspired Printmaking” by Kieriah, age 17.
View-from-the-Library-by-Leo-e1793633130366“View from the Library” by Leo, age 14.
The-Wonder-of-The-Past-by-Harper“The Wonder of the Past” by Harper, age 14.
Home-by-Linda“Home” by Linda, age 17.
From-Canals-to-Cosmos-Ohios-Amazing-History-by-Jordynn“From Canals to Cosmos Ohio’s Amazing History!” by Jordynn, age 13.
1788-Queen-City-by-Noah-e1793633289569“1788: Queen City” by Noah, age 15.
Underground-Railroad-Crossing-the-Ohio-River-by-Naomi“Underground Railroad: Crossing the Ohio River to Freedom” by Naomi, age 14.
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