Brattleboro Museum & Art Center seeks entries for Seventh Annual LEGO Contest & Exhibit

NEWS FROM BRATTLEBORO MUSEUM & ART CENTER
Contact: Danny Lichtenfeld
danny@brattleboromuseum.org
802-257-0124, ext. 108

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Photographs from the 2013 LEGO Contest & Exhibit, courtesy of BMAC:
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Brattleboro Museum & Art Center seeks entries for Seventh Annual LEGO Contest & Exhibit
Builders of all ages invited to submit original LEGO sculptures

BRATTLEBORO, VT — The Brattleboro Museum & Art Center (BMAC) invites creators of all ages to design and build original LEGO sculptures and display them at the museum this fall in BMAC’s Seventh Annual LEGO Contest & Exhibit, taking place November 21-23. This popular annual event is generously sponsored by Brattleboro Ford Subaru, G.S. Precision, Inc., and Don Robinson, Builder.

“This has grown into a great community affair,” said BMAC director Danny Lichtenfeld. “We regularly receive entries from contestants ranging in age from toddlers to senior citizens. Most entries are from the tri-state area surrounding Brattleboro, but we always have some from farther afield. One year, we even received an entry by mail from New Jersey.”

Every entry received will be displayed at the museum. A panel of judges will award prizes based on creativity and craftsmanship in six age groups. There will also be overall prizes for Best in Show, Best Architectural Design, Best Use of Moving Parts, Best Title, Best Diorama, and Best Space-Themed Creation. Every contestant will receive a personalized certificate of participation and four complimentary admission passes to BMAC.

According to Lichtenfeld, memorable entries have included a replica of BMAC, an amusement park, a model of Brattleboro’s Harris Hill ski jump, a working wind-up clock, and a working pinball machine. “One thing we want to emphasize,” Lichtenfeld added, “is that the contest element is really just for fun. The best part of this event is that it encourages kids — and adults — to put their hands and minds to work in creating something original, which we are happy to put on display in the museum.”

Contest entries must be delivered to the museum on Wednesday, November 19, 4-6 p.m., along with an entry form and $5 entry fee. The opening reception and awards ceremony will take place Friday, November 21 at 5 p.m., with all entries remaining on display at the museum through Sunday, November 23. Contest guidelines and entry forms are available at www.brattleboromuseum.org or by calling 802-257-0124, ext. 101.

Founded in 1972, the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center presents rotating exhibits of contemporary art, complemented by lectures, artist talks, film screenings, and other public programs. The museum’s exhibits and gift shop are open Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 11-5; Saturday: 10-5. Regular admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, and $4 for students. Members and children under 6 are admitted free of charge. Located in historic Union Station in downtown Brattleboro, at the intersection of Main Street and Routes 119 and 142, the museum is wheelchair accessible. For more information call 802-257-0124 or visit www.brattleboromuseum.org.

Major support for BMAC is provided by its members and Entergy Vermont Yankee, Foard Panel, C&S Wholesale Grocers, Sam’s Outdoor Outfitters, People’s United Bank, Brattleboro Ford Subaru, Whetstone Station Restaurant & Brewery, and Allen Brothers Oil.