The City of Ocala Municipal Government and the Magnolia Art Xchange invite artists with up to 10 years’ experience to submit entries for the “Spectrum of Creativity” 2021 Student and Emerging Artist Competition, which will take place Friday, April 9 through Wednesday, July 7 at City Hall, located at 110 SE Watula Avenue.
Artists will compete in three divisions according to their respective years of experience: high school students, 1 – 5 years’ active experience, and 6 – 10 years’ active experience. All entries must have been completed within the last two years. Early entries will be given priority placement within the gallery, and the juror will award winners in each division, as well as Best of Show. Awards will be presented at a reception taking place Wednesday, April 21 at City Hall.
The prizes for this competition include more than $2,000 in awards, including scholarships to the College of Central Florida (High School Division), a professional artwork scan (first place in each division and Best of Show), an annual membership to the Appleton Museum of Art and Marion Cultural Alliance, and a registration fee waiver for the 2021-22 season of First Friday Art Walk (Best of Show).
For more information, to view the complete call to artists and learn more about the entry procedures, contact the Ocala Cultural Arts Office at (352) 629-8447 or visit ocalafl.org/culturalarts.
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