LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Lake Country Grand Jury is extending to next month the deadline for its art challenge for Lake County youth.

The grand jury is inviting young people ages 6 to 18 to submit their original artwork for inclusion in the 2015-16 grand jury report.

The grand jury publishes a written report every summer which is distributed to all departments in the county government and to the state archivist.

The artwork should express one or more of the following themes:

– The natural beauty of Lake County;
– Unique Lake County culture;
– Rebirth and renewal.

Winners will receive cash prizes: $200 for first place, $100 for second and $50 for places up to eighth.

To participate, submit a photo or a good copy of the original art that is packaged safely so it does not bend. Please do not submit original art work as they will not be able to return it.

Label the package “Grand jury artwork” and send it via the US Postal Service to Lake County Grand Jury, P.O. Box 1078, Kelseyville, 95451.

Digital files of the artwork – in JPG or PDF formats – also may be submitted to the grand jury at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Please indicate “Grand jury artwork” in the email header.

All entries – whether hard copy or digital – must include the artist’s name, age, address, email address and phone number.

The deadline for entering is April 30.

If your artwork is chosen, the grand jury will contact you for further information.