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Army Arts and Crafts Contests Offers Call for Art by CAROLINE GOINS reports and solve the world's everyday problems are also hands that create beauty, transform raw materials and inspire others through artwork. For those in the military community who are artists at heart, submissions for the 2012 Army Arts and Crafts contest are being accepted now through June 30. Army Family Morale Welfare Recreation sponsors the contest, which is open to all active or retired soldiers, spouses and children of active or retired soldiers and Department of Defense employees. The artwork categories are: ceramics, drawings, The hands that fi x engines, care for children, type fi bers and textiles, glass, metals and jewelry, paintings, mixed media, wood and digital art. In each category, there is a novice and an accomplished group. All home hobbyists who have not had formal art training or education are encouraged to enter their work. a creative outlet and a chance to display their work and show what people can do," said Sara Matherly, manager of Frame & Design Arts on Fort Bragg. "This event also gives us the opportunity to bring awareness about the classes being offered by the Frame & Design Arts Shop for our military community," Matherly said. On post the shop offers classes on woodworking, clay and metal sculpting, jewelry making and more. Classes will be forming soon to teach knitting and crocheting. "It's a way for the military community to be given Chain Table won first place last year in Fort Bragg's Army Arts and Crafts Contest. Sgt. 1st Class Nathan Torello won fi rst place for his "Chain Table" in the mixed-media 3D category, last year. Torello welded chains, a forklift wheel All participants must have an AKO email account to access the web-based program and verify eligibility to participate. and other scrap parts to create the table that is both functional and beautiful. "I like taking raw materials and taking it to the extreme," Torello said. "It's about trying to make things that can be a center of attention or conversation piece while maintaining functionality." To submit artwork in the contest, an online profi le form must be fi lled out and photos of the artwork submitted. Submissions are gathered online and judged by a minimum of three experts. Awards will be given for fi rst, second, third and honorable mentions. The contest begins on the garrison level. Winning pieces from each category will go to the regional level and then Army level. Cash prizes are awarded at the Army level. In July, all of the entries from Fort Bragg will be displayed at the Throckmorton Library. Last year more than 25 artists submitted work. Each artist is allowed to submit three items per category. "There is just so much talent out there in the community, this is a way to highlight it," Matherly said. "The entries have been breathtaking in the past and we are looking forward to seeing the artwork this year." For more information about the 2012 Army Arts and Crafts contest contact the Frame & Design Arts or visit www.armymwr. com for guidelines and registration. CAROLINE GOINS, Managing Editor, Up & Coming Weekly, COMMENTS? Editor@ upandcomingweekly.com. res aurant pizzeria estaurant izzeria & The Vision Resource Center is Hosting the First Annual "Out of Sight" Dining Event Friday, June 22, 2012 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Highland Country Club 1105 Highland Country Club Drive Fayetteville, NC TOUCH OF ITALY RIGHT HERE IN THE HEART OF FAYETTEVILLE Where we eat and speak Italian! COME JOIN US FOR A TRUE h d k l • Casual Atmosphere • Impressive Wine List • Parties & Catering 910.867.8700 1400 Walter Reed Rd., Suite 130 (All American Freeway & Owen Drive) M-S 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. • Sun. 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. All Major Credit Cards Accepted HOURS 12 UCW MAY 30 - JUNE 5, 2012 • Carry Home Service Featuring Fine "Blindfolded" Dining ~ Silent Auction ~ Musical Guests: Michael Macias 13 y/o blind pianist & Jazz Band "Essential Elements" Semi-Formal Attire For ticket infor ticket information, please call the Vision Resource Center at 483-2719 Terri at 910.483.2719 or Cory at 910.672.5017 BETTER VISION Optometric Center For more information contact WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM er at 483-2719