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Children can submit up to three concepts for interactive toys, action figures, games or their own original creations. Melissa and Doug Bernstein, founders of Melissa & Doug, will select finalists from the submissions.
The competition will culminate at Family Art Day on March 9 when finalists from three age groups (ages 5-6, 7-9, and 10-12) will be chosen to present their toy designs to a panel of judges.
Each toy designer will describe their inspiration, how their toy works and why it will be a successful toy, after which the judges will select the winners. Participants at Family Art Day will also vote for their favorite design.
First place winners will receive a private tour of the Melissa & Doug toy factory in Wilton, a gift certificate to Max’s Art Supplies and a scholarship to a Westport Arts Center Summer Camp of their choice.
Second and third place winners will receive a Melissa & Doug Toy Gift Basket, and the Audience Choice Award Winner will receive a gift certificate to Shake Shack.
All entries are due by Feb. 10. For more information on submitting, click here.
Family Art Day will be held on March 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Westport Arts Center, 51 Riverside Ave. Children and their families are invited to participate in workshops where they can make toy inspired projects.
Tickets to Family Art Day are $10 per child and free for adults and children under 2.
For more information contact the Westport Arts Center at 203-222-7070 or visit the website. The Westport Arts Center gallery is open seven days a week, Mondays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m.
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