During the months of March and April, the South Carolina State Library’s Talking Book Services Department offers a fine arts creative outlet for blind and visually impaired students in our state.
This year marks the fifteenth year of Let’s Celebrate Art, the annual art gallery competition where students will have their work voted upon and displayed in the lobby of the South Carolina State Library.
Submissions
Submissions for the 2025 Art Gallery are due to the library no later than Friday, March 7, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
One entry per student is allowed. First, second, and third-place winners in these three age categories will receive prizes.
- Ages 6 to 10
- Ages 11 to 15
- Ages 16 and older
Deliver all artwork and this registration form to the South Carolina State Library at 1500 Senate St., Columbia, SC. Artwork received after the submission date will not be eligible for the competition.
Winners will be announced on Friday, April 4, 2025, with a celebration to follow at a later date. Any questions can be directed to tbsbooks@statelibrary.sc.gov or 1-800-922-7818.
2024 Winners
Last year’s young artists submitted tactile pieces using ceramic, felt, cotton, paper, wood, metal, and more!
Ages 3-6
Ages 7-10
Ages 11-13
Ages 14-16
Ages 17 & Up
