ST. JOSEPH, MO—The Allied Arts Council of St Joseph, Missouri is looking for young artists to submit artwork that exemplifies the Trails West!® 2016 theme: “Yesterday’s Heritage, Tomorrow’s Dream.”

Artwork will be reviewed and judged to determine division winners. The divisions include K-6th, 7th-8th, 9th-12th and Best in Show. Winners from each division will be announced Saturday, August 20 during the Fine Arts Brunch beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the fine arts area on the festival grounds.

All artwork submitted will be displayed during Trails West!®, August 19-21. The top three finalists in each division will be displayed separately in gallery form, and the three winners will be announced on Saturday, August 20 around 9:45 a.m. The top three winners will receive ribbons and awards.

Entries must be received no later than May 2 at 5:00 p.m. Entries may be dropped off at the Allied Arts Council located at 188 S. 8th Street in St. Joseph. No late entries will be accepted. Winners will not be announced until the first week of Trails West!®.