Point Roberts Community Art Competition

The Point Roberts Historical Society is hosting a friendly community art competition around the item it selected to represent the community as part of the Out of Many, One project.   The Out of Many, One project invites museums around the state to select an object, image or artwork from their collections that represents the American Experience in their community.

Our item is the obelisk located at Monument Park (corner of Marine Drive and Roosevelt Way) that marks monument #1 of the international 49th parallel and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, making it a powerful symbol of the community’s unique place in history.

Community members are encouraged to submit creative works that feature the obelisk at the central theme.  All forms of artistic expression are welcome; let your imagination run wild!  If your creation is perishable, too fragile to transport or temporary in nature (such as an ice sculpture or sandcastle), photographs can be submitted for the contest.

The contest is open to all ages. The winner and runner-up will receive a gift certificate to use in the Historical Society gift shop.

Submission Period:  Entries can be submitted at the history center (in the Community Center) every Saturday in the month of June (June 6, June 13, June 20 and June 27) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Public Viewing:  Canada Day (July 1) and Independence Day (July 4)

Judging:  The Historical Society Board of Directors will select the winning entry and a runner-up.

Winner Announcement:  Winner will be announced in the history center following the July 4th Parade.