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My Furry Valentine Photo Contest Exhibit

Kent Animal Shelter invites 5th – 12th graders to participate in My Furry Valentine Photo Contest and Exhibit. The exhibit will take place at the highly acclaimed Art Sites Gallery at 651 West Main Street in Riverhead. 

Photography is a popular medium that gives young people an opportunity to notice all of the wonderful things about our fellow creatures. Children grades 5th – 12th are invited to take photos of their favorite animal(s) for this special exhibit on Saturday, February 11, 11AM - 3PM at Art Sites Gallery. Exhibit attendees will decide winners, and prizes will be awarded by grade groups 5th - 8th and 9th - 12th! There is a suggested donation for admission of $10.

Photo entries can include any type of animal. Photos must be 8x10, framed, and include child's name, age, and phone number. Entry fee for each photo is $10, all proceeds to benefit homeless animals at Kent. Submit in person to Kent Animal Shelter or by mail to: Kent Animal Shelter, 2259 River Road, Calverton, NY 11933. The deadline for submissions is January 31, 2012. For more information, please call Heidi at (631) 727-5731 ext 100.

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