# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Celebrating Freedom Art Contest Open House 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: In celebration of Freedom, JCMOMA is holding an art contest! 
We invite you to submit an original painting or drawing of what symbolizes Freedom for you. 

Purvis Young, (1943-2010) was a self-taught African-American artist who spent many years living off the streets, painting and creating pieces using discarded and ordinary objects as canvases. His paintings make rich use of symbolism. Young used a wild horse, untamed, and free to represent the hope of freedom and freedom itself in his paintings. 
We invite you to submit an original painting or drawing of what symbolizes Freedom for you.

- Submissions must have a registration form completed and artwork be delivered to JCMoma during open museum times or by appointment before July 1st.
https://forms.gle/9PLCpTrReaJMZvn49

- Submissions must be a sketch or painting, any size. 
- Submissions will be considered in two divisions: 
5 to 13 year old student & 
14 years thru Adult! 
-a selection of finalist & award win will be on display July 4th.

Celebrating Freedom 250 years! 
Multiple $100 & $50 Honorable Mention awards will be given in each division. 

July 4, 2026 JCMOMA will be open Noon to 6pm for walk in tours before the Independence Day parade!
Celebrating Freedom finalist and winners will be also be on display!

Feel free to call or message with questions & schedule a drop off time for your contest piece! 
www.jcmoma.com
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jefferson-city/celebrating-freedom-art-contest-open-house/200030145522657
- **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, contests, fourth-of-july, parades
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 18

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Jefferson City
- **state**: MO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 220 E High St, Jefferson City, MO
- **lat**: 38.57538
- **long**: -92.1707
- **full address**: 220 E High St, Jefferson City, MO, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Celebrating Freedom Art Contest Open House  being held?
  - **A:** Celebrating Freedom Art Contest Open House  takes place on Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 220 E High St, Jefferson City, MO, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Celebrating Freedom Art Contest Open House ?
  - **A:** Celebrating Freedom Art Contest Open House  is organized by JCmoma- Jefferson City Museum of Modern Art.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Celebrating Freedom Art Contest Open House  is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Jefferson City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Celebrating Freedom Art Contest Open House  sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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