Artists from around Central Florida will be featured in UCF 麻豆精品 S檚 first open juried art exhibition, which will open with a reception Thursday, Jan. 26, at the UCF 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.
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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 麻豆精品 S檚 Hemisphere Dance Company.
The exhibition will be open during the gallery 麻豆精品 S檚 regular hours Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., in Room 140 of the Visual Arts Building.