TTAR (Tri-Town Against Racism) is excited to announce our seventh annual Black History Month Creative Expression Contest is wrapping up and the exhibition and awards presentation is fast approaching. TTAR aligns the contest each year with the theme chosen by Association for the Study of African American Life and history. The 2026 contest theme is A Century of Black History commemorations. All art submitted for consideration will be placed in an exhibit at the Mattapoisett Library through the month of February, Black History Month. The contest was open to any Jr. or Sr. High School student attending school or living in the Tri-Town during the 2026 school year. Entries could be of any medium but no larger than 16 x 20 in size. This year’s contest also includes art submissions from elementary age children in the area as well! Any remaining entries can be dropped off to Mattapoisett Public Library during regular library hours before January 30. Community members are invited to attend the exhibition opening reception in the Mattapoisett Library Community Room on Saturday, February 7, from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm where winners will be announced and cash prizes will be awarded. Artists must be present to win. Snacks and light refreshments will be served. Email info@tritownagainstracism.org with questions.