Free for artists of all ages and organized by the MSV, drawing for this year’s coloring contest is inspired by whimsical animal art on view in the MSV exhibition Curious by Nature: Works by Charley & Edie Harper. One participant from each age group – adult, teen, youth, child, and tot – will receive a one-year Family Membership to the MSV and other great prizes!

Entries will be grouped in the following categories: tot (4 & under), child (5–7), youth (8–12), teen (13–17), adult (18–59), and senior (60+). One entry per person. To be eligible to win a prize, you must bring (or mail) your completed coloring sheet to the guest Services Desk in the MSV galleries building by 5 p.m. on Sunday, December 29, 2024. The MSV is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday (closed on Mondays, Thanksgiving, and December 24 & 25). Contest winners will be contacted on December 30. The six winning entries will be on display in the MSV Lobby on December 31 during First Night Winchester!

Free coloring sheets will be available at the MSV Guest Services Desk or can be downloaded here. Entries must be returned (mail or drop off) by  5 p.m. December 29, 2024.


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