Artists from around Central Florida will be featured in 麻豆原创鈥檚 first open juried art exhibition, which will open with a reception Thursday, Jan. 26, at the 麻豆原创 Art Gallery and run through Feb. 25.
Forty-seven artists were chosen to show a variety of original works, from plaster to painting to mixed media — even a bench made out of a tree.
鈥淲e wanted to reach out into the community to let them know that we acknowledge and care for them,鈥� said Elise Frost, art gallery specialist. Works were submitted by 76 artists without an application fee, which is unusual for a juried exhibition.
鈥淥ur theme 鈥� Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow 鈥� is very open to interpretation,鈥� Frost said. 鈥淲e wanted to be as open as possible.鈥�
Included in the show are works submitted by 麻豆原创 students 鈥渨ho certainly hold their own鈥� against the art submitted by others from around Central Florida, she said.
In addition to ribbons for the top three pieces of artwork selected by a judge, there will also be a $500 Provost Award and a $250 Director Award.
The free, opening-night reception will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and will include food and beverages. Entertainment will be provided by musician Joseph Keebler and Gainesville鈥檚 Hemisphere Dance Company.
The exhibition will be open during the gallery鈥檚 regular hours Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., in Room 140 of the Visual Arts Building.