Enter Library’s Comics Fest Drawing Contest

In conjunction with the Cincinnati Library Comics Fun Fest happening June 17, the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County is holding a Comics Fest Drawing Contest.

Entries can be submitted through May 31 at any of the Library’s 41 locations. The theme is “Comic Books, Graphic Novels and Manga.” There is a limit of one entry per person. Download an entry form at CincinnatiLibrary.org or pick up one at any library branch.

Artwork that will be accepted includes black-and-white or color, drawings or paintings that are no larger than 15 by 20 inches. No digital submissions or computer images will be considered.

First-, second-, and third-place winners will be selected from the following age categories:

  • Adults ages 18 and older
  • Teens ages 13–17

A winner and three honorable mention winners each are being selected in three categories for children:

  • Division 1 (ages 5–6)
  • Division 2 (ages 7–9)
  • Division 3 (ages 10–12)

Winners are recognized at an awards ceremony held during the Cincinnati Library Comics Fest Saturday, June 17, at the Main Library.