Youth in grades K-8 can participate in Creative Arts Expo

Registration is now open through March 18 for youth in grades K-8 (public/private/homeschool) to participate in the Oneida County Youth Creative Arts & Communication Expo. This event will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 13, at the Oneida County Health & Aging & Disability Resource Center building in Rhinelander, located near Trig’s.

Participants can display or present one or more arts- or communication-based project areas and will receive feedback from knowledgeable community members in one-on-one or small-group settings, organizers said in a press release. This year’s event will also offer a variety of free hands-on learning creative arts stations, where participants will have a chance to explore new interests and master new skills.

The deadline to register is Monday, March 18. Those interested can sign up at https://oneida.extension.wisc.edu or by calling 715-365-2750. Participants do not have to be enrolled in 4-H or have any 4-H experience to participate. Cost is free for 4-H members or $10 per non-enrolled youth. 4-H is free to join anytime. There is no visitor cost, so parents and friends are encouraged to come and watch. Projects to do not have to be ready by the registration deadline. Projects can be brought on April 13, the day of the event.

“Youth often leave this event feeling so good about themselves and proud about what they have accomplished or shared with others,” said Anne Williams, Oneida County 4-H educator. “This is a great opportunity for youth to also find a new spark, or interest, after participating in the learning stations and have a new sense of hope and curiosity.”

Accommodations and language access can be requested to UW-Extension Oneida County by March 18. For more information, visit https://oneida.extension.wisc.edu or call 715-365-2750.