The Iowa City Public Library is searching for local artists’ work to be displayed in its Art To Go collection.  

The library loans artwork from its Art-to-Go collection to cardholders.

Artists in Johnson County are eligible to enter up two pieces of artwork to be purchased by the library. Artists who previously have had two pieces of art purchased for the collection are not eligible.

The artwork must be original and priced under $400, but all drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, collage, and mixed media entries are welcome. Works should be digitally submitted to the library.

Judging will commence on Oct. 8 when the Library Art Purchase Prize Committee views digital images of the artwork. Finalists will bring their artwork to the library on Oct. 14 for the final round of judging.  The committee will make its decision on Oct. 15.

— by Stacey Murray