Gallery reception for 8th Juried Art Show set for Sept. 30

Published 10:02 am Friday, October 28, 2016

By LINDSAY DYESS / Community Columnist

The Shelby County Arts Council would like to invite you to the gallery opening of the 8th Annual Adult Juried Art Show.

This annual event showcases some of the most talented artists in the area.

Artists from all over submitted work for the categories of photography, painting, 3D, drawing and mixed media.

This year’s work is judged by retired University of Montevallo professor Ted Metz.

The recipient of the Best in Show award will win a $500 grand prize and an interview article published in Shelby Living magazine.

First place winners in each art medium category will win a $200 prize and a $50 gift certificate to Falcon Art Supply.

There will also be a Staff Choice winner and Executive Director Choice winner. Each will receive a $50 gift certificate to Falcon Art Supply.

Join us for the opening gallery reception on Friday, Sept. 30 from 6-8 p.m. in the Shelby County Arts Council Gallery.

Awards will be presented at 7:30 p.m. This reception is free and open to the public.

For more information visit Shelbycountyartscouncil.com or call 669-0044.

The SCAC gallery is located at 104 Mildred Street, Columbiana, AL, 35051.

A huge thank you to the sponsors who made this event possible; Bryant Bank, Falcon Art Supply, and The Alabama Council on the Arts.