Schaumburg public works hosting student art contest

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The Schaumburg Engineering & Public Works Department is again hosting a contest for children to win a chance to have their artwork featured at an upcoming village event. The contest is open to Schaumburg residents enrolled in kindergarten through eighth grade. Relatives of village of employees are not eligible to participate. To enter, young artists are asked to submit drawings as a way of thanking the village’s public works staff. Submissions can include drawings of people, projects or vehicles, and should be created on an 8.5″ x 11″ sheet of paper. Original drawings will be accepted through 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 27. Scan the artwork and submit a digital copy via email along with the student’s name and age to lwalter@schaumburg.com. There is no fee to enter t. Entries will be judged and awarded by three grade groups: Kindergarten through 2nd grade; 3rd through 5th grade; and 6th through 8th grade. Winners will be announced Monday, May 2 and will be recognized by the village at the Engineering and Public Works Open House on Saturday, May 14 or at a future village board meeting. Winning drawings will be featured on the village’s communication channels. Contest winners will also receive a personalized street sign from the village. For more information, contact Laurie Walter at lwalter@schaumburg.com or call (847) 923-6612.

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