VENTURA — Ventura Land Trust (VLT) invites Ventura County artists to submit 2D artwork to celebrate nature and Ventura Land Trust’s 20th anniversary.
Artists are encouraged to use the circle outline of VLT’s logo as the form for a design inspired by Ventura County’s nature and coast. Artwork can explore a broad range of themes, including protection of open spaces, Indigenous cultural heritage, climate, and how community and nature intersect.
A winner will be chosen from each of three categories: kids (2-12), teens (13-17), or adult (18+).
The overall winning design will be revealed at VLT’s birthday party, which will be held at Topa Topa Brewing Company (4880 Colt Street) on February 24th. The winning artwork will be featured on a special edition VLT t-shirt and sticker.
Art contest guidelines and the online submission form can be found at www.venturalandtrust.org/artcontest. The deadline for artwork submitted online is February 10th. Mailed artwork submissions must be received by February 7th.
Ventura Land Trust, founded in 2003 as Ventura Hillsides Conservancy, will celebrate its 20th anniversary throughout 2023 with special events and opportunities for the community to be involved in protecting open spaces. A calendar of happenings is available at www.venturalandtrust.org/events.
About Ventura Land Trust — The mission of Ventura Land Trust is to permanently protect the land, water, wildlife and scenic beauty of the Ventura region for current and future generations. Founded in 2003, Ventura Land Trust believes that preserving open space and providing public access enhances the economy, quality of life, and public well-being of Ventura and surrounding communities. The organization currently owns and manages land along the Ventura River and in the Ventura hillsides, including the 2,100-acre Harmon Canyon Preserve and the 1,645-acre Mariano Rancho Preserve. All preserves are open to the public daily from dawn to dusk for free. Ventura Land Trust is an accredited member of the Land Trust Alliance.