During the months of April and May each year, the South Carolina State Library Talking Book Services Department offers a fine arts creative outlet for blind and visually impaired students in our state.
It is now time to enter the 2021 SCSL Talking Book Services art competition. Any visually impaired/blind child or young adult still in school may enter. Artwork needs to be tactile in any medium. Only one entry per student is allowed.
There are three age categories:
- ages 6 to 10
- ages 11 to 15
- ages 16 and up
First, Second and Third place will be awarded in each category. One piece will be selected by the State Librarian to win the Best in Show Award and be permanently displayed in the State Library. Check out last year’s winners in our Flickr album below.
All artwork and the registration form should be delivered to the SC State Library at 1500 Senate St., Columbia, SC no later than 5:00 pm, March 5, 2021. Artwork received after this date will not be eligible for the competition. Winners will be notified April 5, 2021. If assistance is needed in getting the artwork to the SC State Library, do not hesitate to contact Talking Book Services.
Invitations to the awards ceremony will be sent out to all participants.
Let’s Celebrate Art Together!
For additional information, please contact Brenda J. Boyd, tbsbooks@statelibrary.sc.gov, 800-922-7818.
Flickr photos from the 2020 Talking Book Services Student Art Awards Ceremony album.
Leesa Aiken by uploaded on 20 Oct 2020
Untitled by Grace B. -Honorable Mention by uploaded on 20 Oct 2020
Kubra E. “Patient for Beauty” - Honorable Mention by uploaded on 20 Oct 2020
Delaney F. “My Happy Place” - Honorable Mention by uploaded on 20 Oct 2020
Elijah G. “Untitled” - Honorable Mention by uploaded on 20 Oct 2020
Aleena H. “Untitled” - Honorable Mention by uploaded on 20 Oct 2020
Eyuana H. “Mom” - Honorable Mention by uploaded on 20 Oct 2020
Iris H. “Untitled” - Honorable Mention by uploaded on 20 Oct 2020
Hubert H. “Untitled” - Honorable Mention by uploaded on 20 Oct 2020
Akeylah H. “Untitled” - Honorable Mention by uploaded on 20 Oct 2020
Landon K. “A Touch of Spring” - Honorable Mention by uploaded on 20 Oct 2020
Faith M. “Autumn Love” - Honorable Mention by uploaded on 20 Oct 2020
Johnny O. “Great Things About Trees” - Honorable Mention by uploaded on 20 Oct 2020
Audrey R. “Untitled” - Honorable Mention by uploaded on 20 Oct 2020
Kamrhyn M. “Bloom” - First Place Ages 6-10 by uploaded on 20 Oct 2020
Aamahrion S. “Wrestler” - Second Place Ages 6-10 by uploaded on 20 Oct 2020
Lewis D. “My Melted Snowman” - Third Place Ages 6-10 by uploaded on 20 Oct 2020
Travis K. “Kraken Attack” - First Place Ages 11-15 by uploaded on 20 Oct 2020
Azure W. “A Day in the Life of an Angel” - Second Place Ages 11-15 by uploaded on 20 Oct 2020
Savannah S. “Savannah shines” - Third Place Ages 11-15 by uploaded on 20 Oct 2020
Jason M. “Untitled” - First Place Ages 16 and Up by uploaded on 20 Oct 2020
Vanessia S. “Beautiful Wildlife” - Second Place Ages 16 and Up by uploaded on 20 Oct 2020
Jacob C. “God’s Nature” - Third Place Ages 16 and Up by uploaded on 20 Oct 2020
Travis K. “Kraken Attack” - 2020 State Librarian Award by uploaded on 20 Oct 2020
