Vincent van Gogh (Dutch, b.1853, d.1890), painter, "Undergrowth with Two Figures," 1890, oil on canvas, Bequest of Mary E. Johnston, 1967.1430. Provided by the Cincinnati Art Museum

Vincent van Gogh (Dutch, b.1853, d.1890), painter, “Undergrowth with Two Figures,” 1890, oil on canvas, Bequest of Mary E. Johnston, 1967.1430. Provided by the Cincinnati Art Museum

The Cincinnati Art Museum is hosting a “Gogh Make Some Art” contest to celebrate Vincent van Gogh’s birthday (which was March 30; he would have been 167). 

The CAM is asking people to submit their interpretation of the iconic “Undergrowth with Two Figures” from the museum’s collection. 

They say, “Submissions may be in the media form of your choice. Try recreating the painting outdoors by yourself, or with those you are quarantined with (animals count too); submit a drawing, a painting, a sculpture, or use items from inside your home. Remember, the more imaginative & artistic, the better!”

To enter, follow the CAM on Facebook and share your interpretation in the comments of the event page with the hashtag #CAMGogh. Only one entry per person.

The person whose entry receives the most likes by 11:50 p.m. Sunday, April 12 will win a family membership to the museum worth $75. The winner will be announced at noon on Monday, April 13. 

You can download the painting here.

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