Festival Art Show awards Sunday

Published 9:51 am Thursday, July 2, 2009

The Austin Area Art Center in Oak Park Mall invites the public to attend the 24th annual Festival Art Show awards ceremony Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.

Three winners from three divisions — Professional, Pro-Am and Amateur — will receive monetary awards for their work.

The City Purchase Award will be presented by Mayor Tom Stiehm at 3 p.m. Aside from judging for the Festival winners, the City of Austin purchases a selected work of art with an Austin theme for $500. The winning artist receives $400 and the Austin Area Art Center, $100.

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An array of pies will also be served, including cherry, blueberry, pecan, rhubarb custard, pumpkin and apple. Cost is $4 and includes a slice of pie and a beverage.

For more information, contact Linda Draper at the Austin Area Art Center at 433-8451.