From staff reports
Local Beaufort artists have their materials in hand, getting ready for Beaufort Art Association’s annual Spring Art Exhibit to be held from Tuesday, Feb. 25 through Saturday, March 1 at Tabby Place on Port Republic Street in downtown Beaufort.
The public is invited, and admission is free. The show is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily and Saturday until 6 p.m.
For the past 61 years, this event has been highly anticipated by local artists and art lovers alike. Painters, photographers, jewelers, and 3-D artists, have created their masterpieces to unveil to the world and to be judged. It’s the Best of the Year, so mark your calendar.
The talents of local high school artists are also brought to the forefront during this annual exhibit. Through the benefit of the Geneva Litchfield Fund, one deserving student will be awarded the “Carolyn Egan Memorial Student Award” of $200 for the Best Student Art. There are also monetary awards for first place, second place, third place and honorable mention.
Beaufort Art Association wants to encompass all local artists. Don’t worry if you are not a BAA member. Members and non-members alike are invited to register. The prospectus and guidelines are available on the Beaufort Art Association website at www.beaufortartassociation.com.
There will be a VIP evening on Monday, Feb 24 for all of BAA’s generous donors and the judge will be present to comment on the winners. On Tuesday, Feb. 25, an opening reception will be held. The public is invited from 5 to 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
