Annual all artists, all skill levels exhibition to be held June 6 – July 2 with special
awards reception slated for June 15
Lexington, Ky. (June 2, 2016) – ArtsPlace will once again host this year’s The National Arts Program® exhibition, which will open to the public on June 6 and remain on display through July 2. Participation in the exhibition is open to employees or volunteers of LFUCG or LexArts, or immediate family members of either organization. The exhibition is sponsored by the National Arts Program Foundation in support and cooperation with the City of Lexington and LexArts.
The National Arts Program® is designed to give all artists, at all skill levels, an uninhibited opportunity to exhibit their work in a professional manner and to compete for cash prizes. Works of art may be in one of several mediums, including painting, works on paper, photography, sculpture, craft or mixed media. Over 60 submissions were received from 56 artists and all will be on display.
The exhibition is judged by professional artists and visual art professionals in Amateur, Intermediate, Professional and Youth classifications. Seventeen cash prizes total $2,600. Honorable mention ribbons may be awarded and all artists will receive an official Certificate of Participation in The National Arts Program®.
A special Awards Reception will be held Wednesday, June 15th from 5:30-6:30PM.
Visit The National ArtsProgram® website to learn more: www.nationalartsprogram.org.
WHAT: National Arts Program 2016
WHEN: Exhibit: June 6 – July 2
Awards Reception: 5:30 PM, Wednesday, June 15
WHERE: ArtsPlace, 161 North Mill Street
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