The city's National Arts Program gives all artists, at all levels of skill, an opportunity to exhibit their work in a professional manner to compete for cash prizes and continuing education grants. The exhibit is judged by visual art professionals and is free to all. Over $3000 in prizes will be awarded. Types of media accepted include paintings, works on paper, photography, sculpture, fine craft, and mix media. All entries submitted must be the original work of the applicant and not previously displayed in any National Arts Program exhibit. For more information on the National Arts Program or to register, contact the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities at 646-3676 or email brian.little@richmondgov.com. The deadline to enter is June 7, 2010.