Applications and Forms
Below you'll find our most recent art contest information, scholarship applications, Day in the Park Vendor Applications and Day in the Park Race Registration.
Day In The Park - Event Info
Day in the Park is the Laurel Arts League’s largest annual event, which takes place the first Saturday each May from 9am - 3pm in Mason Park.
The day begins with a 5K race followed by a Fun Run. Throughout the day, patrons can enjoy live music, student and juried art competitions, delicious festival cuisine, children’s activities, and the works of skilled craftsmen from across the region.
Need assistance?
Arts & Crafts Vendors: DayInParkArtsAndCrafts@gmail.com
Concessions Vendors: DITPConcessions@gmail.com
Entertainment Chairperson: DITPEntertainment@gmail.com
Race Chairperson: DITP5kRace@gmail.com
Children's Activities: DITPChildrensActivities@gmail.com
Donation/Sponsorship: LALSponsorshipCommittee@gmail.com
Day In The Park Overall Event Chairperson: DIPChair@gmail.com
For more information about Day in the Park click here
2023 Day in the Park - Arts and Crafts Vendor Brochure (pdf)
DownloadDay In The Park - Arts and Crafts Vendors
>>> FOR VENDOR RULES AND EVENT INFORMATION Click Here <<<
Arts and Crafts Vendor Online Application: Click Here
Booth Registration Fee:
Early Bird Fee (paid prior to Feb 28) $50.00
Standard Fee $75.00
Vendors must submit/postmark their Booth Fee via credit card or check on or before April 8.
(Early Bird Discounts must be submitted/postmarked on or before February 28)
Payment may be submitted via Check or Credit Card.
Click here for ARTS AND CRAFTS VENDOR REGISTRATION FEE Payments
(a $3 credit card processing fee will be included)
Checks should be made payable to The Laurel Arts League and mailed to:
The Laurel Arts League
c/o Arts & Craft Chair
P.O. Box 4188
Laurel, MS 39441
Need assistance?
Arts & Crafts Vendors: DayInParkArtsAndCrafts@gmail.com
Day In The Park Overall Event Chairperson: DIPChair@gmail.com
For more information about Day in the Park click here
Day in the Park is focused on engaging our community in art-related activities by celebrating regional artists, craftsmen and performers.
In keeping with this mission, the Laurel Arts League does not allow informational, campaign, or trade show style booths at our event.
Printable Arts and Craft Vendor Application:
2023 Day in the Park - Arts and Crafts Vendor Brochure (pdf)
DownloadDay In The Park - Concession Vendors
>>> Concession Vendor Online Application: Click Here <<<
Booth/Space Fee:
With Electricity (provided by the City of Laurel) $150.00
Without Electricity $75.00
Vendors must submit/postmark their Booth Fee via credit card or check on or before April 8.
Payment may be submitted via Check or Credit Card.
Click here for CONCESSION VENDOR REGISTRATION FEE Payments
(a $3 credit card processing fee will be included)
Checks should be made payable to The Laurel Arts League and mailed to:
The Laurel Arts League
c/o Concession Chair
P.O. Box 4188
Laurel, MS 39441
Need assistance?
Concessions Vendors: DITPConcessions@gmail.com
Day In The Park Overall Event Chairperson: DIPChair@gmail.com
For more information about Day in the Park click here
Printable Concession Vendor Application:
Files coming soon.
Day In The Park - Children's Activities Vendors
Contact our Children's Activities Chair for Event Contract:
DITPChildrensActivities@gmail.com
Booth/Space Fee: $75.00
Payment may be submitted via Check or Credit Card
*AFTER CONTACT SIGNED*
Click here for Children's Activities FEE Payments
(a $3 credit card processing fee will be included)
Checks should be made payable to The Laurel Arts League and mailed to:
The Laurel Arts League
c/o Children's Activities Chair
P.O. Box 4188
Laurel, MS 39441
Need assistance?
Children's Activities Vendors: DITPChildrensActivities@gmail.com
Day In The Park Overall Event Chairperson: DIPChair@gmail.com
For more information about Day in the Park click here
Files coming soon.
Day in the Park: 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run
First Saturday in May
Mason Park, Laurel MS
Day in the Park kicks off with the annual 5K race at 8:00 a.m. (rain or shine), followed immediately by the one-mile fun run.
This challenging 5k race runs through the historic district of downtown Laurel, MS.
Online Race Registration Click Here
Need assistance now? Race Chairperson: DITP5kRace@gmail.com
Day in the Park: Student Art
Open to ALL students from Kindergarten to 12th grade living in Jones or the surrounding counties.
Judged by local artists and art educators, the winners are given a small scholarship and ribbon.
All artwork is exhibited at the Day in the Park: Student Art Tent on Saturday, May 6.
- There is a limit of two (2) items of artwork per student.
- There is a $3.00 entry fee per item of artwork.
Please review the full contest guidelines below.
Artwork Entry Drop-off
Thursday, May 4th
St. John’s Episcopal Church - Parish Hall | 3:30 - 5:30pm
Display at Student Art Tent
Saturday at Day in the Park | 9:00 to 3:00
Questions? Contact Student Art Contest Chairman:
City Wide Art Contest
Guidelines For Artwork:
- Eligibility: All students in k5-6th Grade enrolled at the following schools: Mason Elementary, Oak Park, Laurel Magnet School of the Arts, Laurel Upper Elementary, Saint John's Day School, LCS Elementary
- Contest Guidelines are provided to each school's art teacher/department.
- All media is allowed
Entry Guidelines:
- Each entry must include on the back upper right hand corner: Name, grade, teacher, and school
Judging Guidelines:
- Artwork is judged by a panel of League members. Artist's names remain hidden from judges until all awards have been given. If a judge has a child enrolled in the contest, that judge is excused from reviewing artwork from that grade & school.
- There are three rounds of judging. First, second, and third place ribbons are awarded for each grade level at each school during the first round. Then, the first place winners from each school advance to the semifinal round where their entry is judged against others in their grade level from the six other city schools. From these entries, first, second, and third place winners are selected. Finalist awards are announced at the invitation-only Winners’ Reception.
2023 City Wide Art Contest
Theme: “The Greatest Day I’ve Ever Had”
Some examples: Show us what you were doing on the greatest day you’ve ever had.
Where were you? Who were you with? What made that day so special?
Were you on a trip? Visiting your family? Eating your favorite food?
Entry Deadline: Contest entries will be picked up the week of March 6-10, 2023
Winners Exhibit, Lauren Rodgers Museum of Art: TBD
Scholarships
2023 Scholarship Applications are NOW OPEN
DEADLINE: MARCH 24, 2023
- The Laurel Arts League Collegiate Scholarship Program is open to college students in their sophomore, junior, or senior year attending an accredited institution located within Mississippi as well as sophomore, junior, or senior collegiate student from Jones County who are attending an accredited institution outside the state. Applicants must be majoring in a visual fine arts degree program at a college or university (private or public).
- The Laurel Arts League High School Scholarship Program is open all high school seniors attending school in, or residing in, Laurel/Jones County. This includes all public, private, and homeschool programs. This program is not limited to students planning to major in the visual arts, but applicants must be able to provide an art portfolio.
Awards will be determined on a competitive basis and require the submission of an art portfolio and letters of recommendation.
All work must be original in fabrication and concept.
Questions/Applications should be emailed to: artsleaguescholarship@gmail.com.
2023 Scholarship Applications are DUE MARCH 24, 2023