Officials have given a last call to submit art work for the visual art competition which is part of the Hobbs Freeman Art and Nature Celebration.

Submissions will be accepted through Monday at the Southern Cultural Heritage Center and must be titled and labeled.

“We are slowly getting adult art work in,” said Annette Kirklin, executive director of the Southern Cultural Heritage Center, but she said they are still hoping to see more art come in from children.

“The competition is for everyone,” said Kirklin, adding she is hoping parents will encourage their children to get involved.

Three entries per category are allowed she said.

The categories are:

• Art from Nature — three-dimensional art from natural materials and resources.

• Nature Photography — photos from various Vicksburg/Delta landscapes

• Drawings of Vicksburg and/or the Mississippi Delta — pencil or charcoal drawings of individuals, animals, plants, the river or architecture

• Paintings — watercolor, oil, or pastel painting of Vicksburg/Delta Landscape

• Sculpting — modeling clay or wood carvings of a signature Vicksburg person or landscape

• Recycled Art — an art piece or reusable item using materials that would have otherwise been discarded

• Jewelry — made of natural stones and/or unique materials

The categories are divided into age groups for judging — 6 and under, 7-12, 13-18 and adult.

First-place winners in each category will receive a ribbon and a cash prize, with ribbons gooing to second- and third-place winners, Kirklin said.

“Jean Blue has designed the logo that is on the ribbons and they look great,” she said. Blue is a Vicksburg artist.

Judging will be based on the use of materials, creativity, originality and the level of effort.

Judges for the competition are Pearl River Glass owner Andy Young and Ron Lindsey.

“I have been a judge numerous times and was excited when Lesley Silver asked me to help judge the competition,” Young said.

Lindsey is a member of the Craftsman’s Guild of Mississippi and has done many streetscapes of Vicksburg over the past decade. Young has served as the president of the Stained Glass Association of America.

Judging will take place at SCHC auditorium Thursday and will include a viewing and awards ceremony from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

All placed winners will be featured at the Hobbs Freeman Arts and Nature Festival, which is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 3. Kirklin said the festival will include story-tellers, music, children’s activities and demonstrations.

“We are still looking for vendors demonstrating their talents and selling their work,” she said.

Vendor applications must be postmarked by Aug. 1.

For more information call 601-631-2997 or email annette@southernculture.org.