FORT SCOTT — Organizers are seeking entries for the 31st annual Fine Arts Competition and Exhibit set for March 2-11 at Fort Scott Community College.
The event, sponsored by the Bourbon County Arts Council, is open to artists 16 years and older, with cash awards totaling more than $3,500 up for grabs.
The competition includes ceramics, drawing and graphics (pencil, pen and ink), fiber art, glasswork, jewelry, mixed media, painting (oil and acrylic), pastel, photography, printmaking, sculpture and watercolor.
This year’s theme is “Doorways and Windows,” according to a BCAC press release.
Entry fees are $10 per piece ($7.50 if the artist is a BCAC member). Artists can submit up to five pieces, but only three in any single category.
Entry forms may be requested by calling Deb Anderson at 620-224-8650, Deb Halsey at (620)224-0684, or e-mailing drpeppersilly@yahoo.com.
Artwork will be accepted at the Danny and Willa Ellis Family Fine Arts Center on the FSCC campus between 1 and 4 p.m. Feb. 26. Entry payments are due by Feb. 24.
No late submissions will be accepted.
Judging is slated for March 1.
The Arts Council will host a Chamber Coffee at 8 a.m. March 2. A public reception is slated for 6-8 p p.m. that day.
The exhibit is open to the public noon-7 p.m. March 2-10 and 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. March 11.
