A hundred years is a long time for any company to be around, and it's certainly an occasion worth celebrating.
Traverse City Light & Power has reached that century milestone this year, and one of the ways it's celebrating with the community is the "Power of Art" contest, which is open to entries in all mediums of art, including video.
The "Power of Art" contest is split into two categories; video and two-dimensional art. Students and community members are invited to enter pieces or artworks that engage viewers in ideas about electric power, and promote the understanding of the role electricity plays in the community. The particular focus of the contest is energy efficiency.
"Light & Power hopes to engage the community in a new way through the 'Power of Art' contest," says Ed Rice, L&P executive director. "We hope students and community members will learn about the important role energy efficiency plays in the success of the Traverse City area through the art they create."
The video category will consist of original videos up to five minutes long, showing the importance of energy efficiency in the community. It is split further into two categories: students and community members. Winners in each category receive a $500 Downtown Traverse City gift certificate, as well as participating in an awards ceremony.
The 2-D category is open to students, Grades 6-12, who must create a work of art on the importance of energy efficiency in the community. One winner will be chosen at each grade level, and receive a $400 class sponsorship for supplies and curriculum support, and a $100 Downtown Traverse City gift certificate for their teacher.
The exhibition of entries and awards ceremony is planned for April 13. Entry forms are available
online.
Writer: Sam Eggleston
Source: Ed Rice, Traverse City Light & Power
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