Written by Mackenzie Manley, Content Specialist, Downtown Main Library
Our community made waves this October by flexing their creativity for the Teen Art Contest! From sprawling roots to sailboats to the Cincinnati skyline, we've loved seeing what you dreamed up.
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 until voting ends on Nov. 7. The top three designs will have their artwork featured through custom bookmarks distributed in all 41 library locations.
Finalists of the 2025 Teen Art Contest
Elijah_Fishing_Letters“Fishing Letters” by Elijah, age 13
Jason_DownBytheRiver“Down by the River” by Jason, age 16
Julianna_Through_Unclear_Waters“Through Unclear Waters” by Julianna
Jessica_The River Where Stories Take Root“The River Where Stories Take Root” by Jessica, age 16
Dashiell_River_routes“River Routes/River Roots” by Dashiell, age 14
Maria_Enchanted_Forest“Enchanted Forest” by Maria, age 16
Lucy_Oh_the_Places_Youll_Go“The Journey to Cincinnati” by Lucy, age 16
A_River_Tree_Felix“A River Tree” by Felix, age 13
Waste_by_Harper“Waste” by Harper, age 13
Owen_The_Beauty_of_a_River“The Beauty of a River” by Owen, age 13
Vote for Your Favorite!
Cast your vote below for your favorite Teen Art Contest entry! This year's theme was "River Roots."
Share this page with friends and family so they can choose their favorite before voting ends on Nov. 7. Learn more about the contest on our Teen Art Contest webpage.
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