Art in Bloom is seeking artists in kindergarten through 12th grade to submit original works of art with the theme “Happy 250th Birthday, America!” for display on the Young Artist’s Wall at the Junction Courtyard outside the Lewes Public Library.

The artwork should be two-dimensional, on a flat surface, and made of traditional media. Artists are being encouraged to use their imaginations to design original, creative pieces celebrating America’s birthday. Art in Bloom committee members will select pieces from three age groups: grades K-5, 6-8 and 9-12.

The selected pieces will be enlarged and displayed in April of 2026 on the replica train depot located in the courtyard between the library and the Junction Breakwater Trail.

For more information and submission instructions, visit tinyurl.com/JunctionArt2025. Artists are welcome to utilize the public scanner at the Lewes library to scan artwork for submission. Submissions must be received by Oct. 31. Questions may be directed to artinbloomlewesde@gmail.com.

Art in Bloom is a subcommittee of Lewes in Bloom and a component of the 501(c)(3) Greater Lewes Foundation, dedicated to promoting the beautification and maintenance of Historic Lewes and the community at large.