BRATTLEBORO — The Brattleboro Museum & Art Center invites creators of all ages to design and build original Lego sculptures and display them at the museum in BMAC's 10th annual Lego Contest & Exhibit, Nov. 9-12.
This popular annual event is sponsored by People's United Bank, Brattleboro Ford Subaru, G.S. Precision, Inc., and Don Robinson Builder. Prizes include gift certificates to Toy City in Keene, NH.
Every entry submitted will be displayed at BMAC. A panel of judges will award prizes based on creativity and craftsmanship in six age groups. Other prizes will be awarded at the judges' discretion. Every contestant will receive a personalized certificate of participation and complimentary admission passes to BMAC.
According to BMAC Director Danny Lichtenfeld, memorable entries from past years have included a replica of BMAC, an amusement park, a model of Brattleboro's Harris Hill ski jump, a working pinball machine, and a Bernie Sanders campaign rally.
“One thing we want to emphasize,” Lichtenfeld said in a news release, “is that, although it's a contest, no one is really focused on the competition. It's all about celebrating creativity and having fun at the museum.”
Entries must be delivered to BMAC on Tuesday, Nov. 7, from 4 to 6 p.m., along with an entry form and $5 entry fee. The opening reception and awards ceremony will take place on Thursday, Nov. 9 at 5 p.m. All entries will remain on display at the museum through Sunday, Nov. 12.