Local History Is American History

-EVENT CANCELLED- Local History is American History Art Competition - Application Deadline May 22, 2026 In honor of the U.S. 250th anniversary, the Niles Arts & Culture Council and the Niles Historical Society invite you to create an art piece that reflects Niles history. We ask artists to reflect on the people, places and stories that define our town and its unique history. THEME: What's Your Connection to Niles History? Shopping and Dining Destination - Did you grow up hanging out at Golf Mill and take pictures by the water wheel? Niles has always been a destination for favorite stores at shopping districts like Lawrencewood, Oak Mill, Golf Mill and tons of stops along Milwaukee Avenue Growing Up in Niles - Back yards, block parties, Niles Library, Oak School, South School and baseball games at Grennan Heights, what fond memories come back to you? All-America City - It was true in 1964 and still rings true today. Niles is a Place Where People Count and understands the value of a dollar. Services are award winning while taxes stay manageable for modern families Iconic Niles - From the Leaning Tower, YMCA, Salerno's Factory and Tam O'Shanter to Mill Run Playhouse (Theatre) and the Millionaire's Club, Niles has been a on the map over the decades Any artists, all ages and all skill levels (and those that don't consider themselves an artist but want to try) are welcome to participate. We want anyone that has a Niles story to create a piece. Participation is free. Submissions will be on display at the NVision Art Gallery from July 9th through September. Best is Show - One piece of artwork will be selected for the cover of the Niles Focus newsletter. All art pieces will be judged and one winner selected from each of these categories: Professional, Amateur, Youth (15 and younger). Each winner in the category will receive a $100 gift card. Application Deadline - May 22, 2026 Artwork Deadline - June 15, 2026 Opening Reception Thursday, July 9, 2026 5:00 - 8:00 PM NVision Art Gallery located in the Niles Family Fitness Center (987 Civic Center Drive) There will be an opening reception at the NVision Art Gallery to celebrate all artwork, artists and story of Niles. This event is open to the public and free, light snacks and refreshments will be provided.