Art show deadline approaching

Published 9:23 am Thursday, June 23, 2011

Time is running out for those interested in entering the 26th annual Freedom Fest Art Show.

Anyone 16 or older can submit an entry of paintings, sculptures, drawings and photography to the Austin Area Art Center in Oak Park Mall, from Friday, June 24, through Sunday, June 26, between noon and 4 p.m. They must be ready to display.

The entry fee is $15 for the first entry and $5 each for additional entries with a limit of three. Awards will be presented for professional, pro-am, and amateur categories as well as a $500 purchase award from the City of Austin. (Art for the purchase award should be an “Austin” theme and must be entered for sale).

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Displayed pieces will be selected by the Austin Area Art Center as space and merit permit, and will remain on display until Sunday, July 26. Guidelines and entry forms may be picked up at the Art Center, Austin Public Library and Lou’s Forever Framing. For more details, call 507-433-8451 or e-mail aaacoil@smig.net.