The call has been put out to all budding artists. There is a Rudolph The Red Nose Pumping Unit 2021 art contest for kids 5 - 12 years old.

The City Of Lufkin Parks and Recreation Department is giving kids the chance to draw our famous Lufkin Pumping Unit. The top 3 artworks from each of the two divisions will be selected as winners.

The first-place winner of the 5 -8-year-olds and 9 - 12-year-olds divisions will be recognized as the "Youth Grand Marshalls" of the City Of Lufkin Christmas Parade.

How To Win

They can use any medium to paint their version of Rudolph The Red Nose Pumping Unit.

Crayons

Watercolors

Ink

Colored Paper

Pastels

Paint

Rules

They are only allowing one entry per child. The Artwork must be no longer than a sheet of paper. Specifically, it should be 8 1/2 x 11 letter paper, so it can fit into an 8 1/2 x 11 flat frame.  Larger artwork will be automatically disqualified.

All the artwork will become the property of the Rudolph the Pumping Unit Contest and the City of Lufkin. Entries must be received no later than 5 pm on Wednesday, December 1st, 2021.

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