ARTISTS' SUMMIT

Friday, August 24, 2012
6: 00 - 9:00 p.m.

Mission Inn Resort & Club
10400 County Road 48
Howey in the Hills, FL 34737

This inaugural event brings together the finest artists of Lake and Sumter Counties for a juried art show and sale to benefit the athletes of Special Olympics Florida. A wine and cheese reception will be followed by art show, sale, and awards.

Special Olympics is the world’s largest program of sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. It provides year-round sports training and competition, at no cost to the athlete or their caregiver, as a means to achieve physical fitness, self-esteem, socialization skills, and the life skills necessary to be productive, respected and contributing members of their communities. Special Olympics currently serves more than 3.7 million persons with intellectual disabilities in more than 170 nations. Here in Florida, we currently have 15,000 athletes who are training and competing year round, in sports of their choice.

Artwork Submission

This is juried art exhibition open to all living artists, 18 years and older, living in Lake and Sumter Counties, Florida.

Jurors: Myron Leggett, Donna Tweedle, and Chuck Webb

Categories include: oils, acrylic, watercolor, graphite, pastel, and mixed media

Entry Deadline: July 20, 2012

Art must be in 2-D and viewable for all ages. You will need to send us a photo of your artwork so that it can be approved prior to the event. (See Special Olympics Florida address listed below.)
Artwork must be submitted framed for the event; no larger than 36" x 26".
Artwork must be original and available for purchase. There will be a 50/50 split between artist and Special Olympics Florida.
Artists are allowed (2) submissions with entry fee. Only (1) piece per artist allowed in show.
Artist must pay an entry fee of $35
Cash and trophies will be awarded:
- 1st Place - $1,000
- 2nd Place - $500
- 3rd Place - $250
- People's Choice - $100