PAINTING EVENT COMPETITION

On Saturday, July 8th the Gardens Memorial Park located at 4103 North Military Trail, south of Yamato Road, in Boca Raton will host a “Gathering of Artists at the Gardens,” from 8 am to noon. The work of local artists will be showcased and exhibited. The event takes place in the South Sanctuary Building on the 2nd Floor. A portion of sales will benefit research into Crohn’s & Colitis.

The Plein Air Painting Event is open to all aspiring artists age 10-7 and amateur and professional visual artists age 18 and older. Media can be pen and ink, watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastels or photography; each artist may submit 1-2 entries of any size, framed or unframed. Submissions accepted until Tuesday, July 11th before 5 pm.

Label finished works with title, size, medium, artist’s name, phone number and email address. Three winners will be chosen in “best” category and 6 consolation favorites. Cash prizes will be awarded. On July 13th from 6:30 to 9:30 pm at The Gardens Fine Arts Gallery, second floor south sanctuary. For further information, call (561) 989-9190.