Friends of Fire Island National Seashore Call for Artists
|
Friends of Fire Island National Seashore Call for Artists
|
One of Fire Island National Seashore’s non-profit partners, the Friends of Fire Island National Seashore, is inviting artists (18 & over) to submit entries for the group’s first annual art contest and exhibition. Applications are accepted through April 7. Winning entries and semi-finalists’ artwork will be displayed at the new Patchogue Ferry Terminal from April 25 through May 31.
The theme of this year’s contest is “The Essence of Fire Island.” Two-dimensional original artwork up t! o 24″ x 36″ may be submitted, and it must reflect the theme of the show.
From the semi-finalists, eighteen winning entries will be chosen for the Friends of Fire Island National Seashore’s new 18-month calendar, a fundraiser for the group.
The opening reception will be held on Sunday, April 25, 2010, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., and coincides with the grand opening of the new Patchogue Ferry Terminal.
For more information, contact the Friends of Fire Island National Seashore at www.ffins.org.
http://www.nps.gov/fiis/parknews/friends-of-fins-call-for-artists.htm
