It’s time to clean the paintbrushes, sharpen colored pencils and focus the camera lens on the annual Lake Martin Living Art and Photography contest. Entries can now be submitted for this year’s competition, which will showcase the work of local artists and the beauty of East Central Alabama.

Entries will be anonymously judged on creativity, skill, and how well the subject matter captures the essence of life in the area. There are no prizes, but the first place winner will have his or her artwork featured as the cover of our October magazine issue. Every entrant will have at least one piece featured in a special gallery section inside the magazine.