Midnight on April 30 the deadline
This week, in announcing its second annual Community Art Show, Big Waters Land Trust is inviting local artists of all ages and experience levels to showcase their talent.
The “juried exhibition celebrates Florida’s natural landscapes through the creativity of the community, with a primary focus on paintings and drawings,” a news release explains. “All submissions must be Florida-centric and highlight the beauty of nature,” the release adds.
“Last year we asked our conservation community to share their paintings and drawings of local natural lands and they did not disappoint,” said Christine P. Johnson, president of Big Waters Land Trust, in the release. “We are thrilled to once again provide a platform for artists to share their unique perspectives of Florida’s breathtaking land, water, and wildlife, and can’t wait to see the artwork this year brings.”
“A distinguished panel of jurors” will evaluate the submissions and curate the final selection, the release notes. The members of this year’s jury are Danica Konatar, “a renowned illustrator whose evocative Florida landscapes capture the state’s unique beauty; Lauren Marshall, an acclaimed painter and illustrator recognized for her dynamic and expressive portrayals of the environment; and Tim Jaeger, an award-winning artist whose nature-inspired works offer a deep connection to Florida’s natural world,” the release adds.
“Each artist may submit up to two pieces for consideration,” the release explains. Submissions will be divided by artist age when they are evaluated. The categories are Youth (12 and under), Teen (ages 13 to 17), and Adult (18 years of age and up). The submission window began on April 1, the release says; the deadline is midnight on April 30. Selected works will be displayed at the foundation’s Bay Preserve headquarters in Osprey from June through August, with an opening reception planned on Wednesday, June 4, from 5 to 7 p.m., the release points out.
Registration for the free reception “is required,” the release emphasizes.
For full submission guidelines or to register for the opening reception, visit bigwaterslandtrust.org/summerphoto25.
“Big Waters protects land and water in Southwest Florida for the benefit of people and nature,” the release explains. To learn more about the nonprofit, visit bigwaterslandtrust.org.