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<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>
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<p>USCB Center for the Arts will host the second annual Beaufort County High School Regional Art Competition from March 1 to April 2. The opening reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 1 at the USCB Center for the Arts Gallery, where winners in various categories and prizes will be announced.</p>
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<p>The Coastal Discovery Museum, in partnership with the USCB Center for the Arts, is hosting the second county-wide juried exhibition featuring the best artwork from area high school students, following on the success of last year’s event.</p>
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<p>Submissions were received from Battery Creek High, Beaufort High, Bluffton High, Hilton Head Island High School, Hilton Head Prep, Island Academy, May River High, and Whale Branch Early College High School. Works include painting, drawing, photography, digital art, mixed media, ceramics, and 3D design.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>The exhibition was juried by internationally recognized artists, photographers, educators, and gallery directors. The judges selected the best works and monetary awards for the top entries will be announced at the opening reception.</p>
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<p>For more information, visit <a href="http://www.uscbcenterforthearts.com/">www.uscbcenterforthearts.com</a> or by calling 843-521-4145</p>
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