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The Society of Bluffton Artists (SoBA) is reaching out to all local artists for a special call for entries for the 24th Annual Judged Show, which will take place from March 6-April 1 at the SoBA gallery, located in Old Town Bluffton.

The opening reception and awards will be from 5-7 p.m. March 7, at the gallery. Artists are asked to fill out a registration form at the gallery or online at www.sobagallery.com/24th-annual-judged-show. The Judged Show is open to the first 100 entries. The entry fee is $25 for SoBA members and $35 for nonmembers.

Artwork should be delivered from 9-11 a.m. Monday, March 5, at the Center for Creative Arts, next door to the SoBA gallery on Church Street. No entries are accepted after 11 a.m.

The Judged Show will include first, second and third place cash awards in acrylic, mixed media, oil, photography, watercolor and 3D. Rules for entry and other information can be found on the SoBA website.

Nationally acclaimed artist Linda St. Clair will judge the artwork. St. Clair’s paintings are exhibited and collected throughout the nation and worldwide.

St. Clair will hold a three-day workshop from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 6-8 at the Center for Creative Arts. St. Clair will give a 90-minute demonstration before students begin painting. Artists from all levels of experience are invited to participate. To register for the class, visit sobagallery.com/product/three-day-workshop-linda-st-clair.

Visit www.sobagallery.com for a complete calendar of events and other information or call 843-757-6586.