The Next Picture Show will be holding auditions to choose the area's most talented youth for its second annual Young Artist Competition. Winners will perform a recital in April.

"Our goal is to provide an outlet to display our youth's talents, to inspire, motivate and encourage the youth in their music study, and to bring a higher awareness of performing arts in our area," said Kathy Hann, one of the event organizers.

 "This event was such a success last year. We have many young musicians in the area who are quite talented. This competition highlights their skill, and the concert will be a real treat for the public," Hann added.

The winners of the contest will be featured in the Petunia Festival Parade in July.

Auditions will be held at The Next Picture Show, 113 W. First St., on April 10 and 11. Judges will choose 20 performers to present recitals on April 26 and 27.

Tickets will be available for purchase at the gallery. Audition and registration procedures are available at the gallery and on its website.

For registration procedures and form, go to CALL FOR ENTRIES .