Lego Competition Invites Budding Architects to Show off Their Talent

The Arts Center of Greenwood is offering a fantastic opportunity for parents and others who may have experienced the discomfort (to comic effect) of stepping on unseen Legos in their bare feet. Don’t fight ‘em. Join ‘em! Take those colorful little blocks off the floor and launch them into the spotlight by teaming up with your youngest contractors to build an awe-inspiring, award-worthy structure for display at The Arts Center of Greenwood. It’s all part of the Brickmasters of the Lakelands community competition coming up in October.

Individuals, families, nonprofits, and businesses are invited to submit LEGO creations of their own design for competition and display. The deadline for Brickmasters registration is October 9. Submissions are to be dropped off October 8 – 9 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm both days at The Arts Center, 120 Main Street, Greenwood, SC 29646. An open house and awards ceremony will take place during the iMAGINE Lakelands STEAM Festival in Uptown Greenwood on Saturday, October 21 @ 10:00 – 2:00 pm. Awards will be announced at 1:30 pm that day at The Arts Center of Greenwood. Award categories are: Best of Show; People’s Choice; First Place; Second Place; Third Place; and Merit Award. All awards will be selected by a panel of judges. There is a one-time, $35 fee to enter for each category.

“We can’t wait to see what the creative folks in our community come up with,” said the center’s executive director, Sylvia Martin. “Our partnership with the STEAM initiative is designed to provide diverse learning experiences and spark the imagination, but the keyword here is FUN!”

The Arts Center of Greenwood sponsors STEAM-focused programs annually, such as LEGO robotics teams, summer camps, community outreach programs, and the iMAGINE Lakelands STEAM Festival in Uptown Greenwood.

To register online for Brickmasters of the Lakelands, go to artscentergreenwood.com/brickmasters. To learn more about The Arts Center of Greenwood, please visit their website at artscentergreenwood.com.