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Artists from Cabarrus, Iredell, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stanly and Union counties are eligible to submit works for the Cabarrus Art Guild Juried Exhibition at The Galleries at the Cabarrus Arts Council in downtown Concord.

The exhibition will be on display August 16-October 7 at The Galleries in Cabarrus County’s historic courthouse at 65 Union Street S, Concord.  The artwork to be included will be chosen by Robert Tynes, Professor of Art and Director of the S. Tucker Cooke Gallery at the University of North Carolina at Asheville.  He also will choose the winners of a $200 first place award, $150 second place, $100 third place and up to four $50 honorable mentions.

To be considered for the exhibition, artwork must have been created in the past three years and not have been shown previously at The Galleries.  Copies of works and works done in workshops are not eligible.  Two-dimensional works should be no larger than 60 inches in any direction and be ready for display with hanging wire installed and matted or framed.  Three-dimensional works should not exceed 50 pounds, a 24 inches by 24 inches footprint and 48 inches tall.

A non-refundable fee of $20 per art guild member for up to 3 works is to be submitted upon delivery of work to the Galleries.  Non-members may submit up to 3 works for a total entry fee of $30.  Delivery dates for submissions are Friday, July 30, and Monday, August 2, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.  Artists will be notified of acceptance on August 5.

For a complete prospectus and more information about The Galleries, visit www.CabarrusArtsCouncil.org or call 704-920-2787.

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