Buckhannon Community Theatre holding Nativity Scene art contest for local children

News Release
November 12, 2023

BUCKHANNON — Kids, Buckhannon Community Theatre needs your help!

BCT has announced an opportunity for children to showcase their art skills and capture the essence of the holiday season. Please draw your best Nativity Scene and submit it by December 20, 2023 for a chance to have your art featured as part of next year’s Christmas Show marketing (billboard, tickets, poster, etc.).

The winner will also have their artwork featured on display during the production and have their 2024 membership sponsored.

Mail entries to:
Buckhannon Community Theatre
ATTN: Marketing
P.O Box 677
Buckhannon WV 26201

The submissions can also be hand-delivered to Dannie Stiles by the deadline of December 20.

For more information, reach out via email to danielstiles07@gmail.com.

(Source: BCT Facebook post.)

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