Chester County Library Celebrates Teen Photo Contest Winners

The Chester County Library System announced the winners of its second annual Teen Photo Contest, titled Color Our World, during a celebratory reception held on August 10, 2023, at the Chester County Library in Exton, PA. The event, designed in an open-house format, welcomed community members of all ages to honor the creativity of local teen photographers and to explore an engaging gallery showcasing the original artwork submitted by students.

This year’s contest attracted a total of 52 entries from participants in grades 6 to 12, representing 18 townships and boroughs throughout Chester County. Contestants were encouraged to submit photographs in one of two categories: Traditional Photo, which required minimal editing, and Anything Goes, where digital manipulation and artistic enhancement were welcome.

April Nickel, the Youth Services District Coordinator, expressed enthusiasm for the level of engagement this year, stating, “This year we had 52 total entries from 18 different townships and boroughs throughout the county.” The competition culminated with the announcement of first, second, and third place winners in each category at 1:30 PM.

Winners and Their Creations

The winners of the Teen Photo Contest have their work displayed in the library vestibule until August 30. The results are as follows:

**Traditional Photo Category:**

– 1st Place: Sunset in Parallel — Chase V., Grade 11, Oxford, PA
– 2nd Place: After the Storm — Lacy T., Grade 12, West Chester, PA
– 3rd Place: Norwegian Fishing Village — Sophia S., Grade 9, Malvern, PA

**Anything Goes Category:**

– 1st Place: Stained Electrical Glass — Zachary D., Grade 10, Chesterbrook, PA
– 2nd Place: Sky on Fire — Autumn G., Grade 10, Kennett Square, PA
– 3rd Place: Waiting for Water — Rachel M., Grade 7, West Chester, PA

This initiative, Color Our World, supports PA Forward’s Basic Literacy and Civic and Social Literacy initiatives. It aims to encourage teens to express themselves through visual storytelling while fostering a sense of community engagement.

The Chester County Library System congratulates all participants and winners for their contributions and creativity. The library system remains committed to ensuring that every resident has access to exceptional resources for reading, learning, and community connection.

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The success of this photo contest highlights the importance of supporting youth creativity and literacy within the community, showcasing the talents of the next generation of artists.