The East Hillsborough Art Guild will present its own take on this year’s Florida Strawberry Festival theme, “Our Masterpiece of Fun,” during its 18th annual Strawberry Festival Fine Art Show.
The show will feature up to 700 submissions — 500 from adults and up to 200 from youths. The gallery, which will be located at gate five, will be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. throughout the 11-day festival.
Artists will compete for more than $3,000 in prizes, as well as ribbons from business leaders.
“This is our biggest project for the year, because the money we take in goes toward the scholarships we give away and some of our art programs and trips,” art show chair Debra Bryant said.
Last year, the EHAG was able to give away $1,000 in scholarships to the MacDonald Training Center and VSA Florida at its annual Christmas Art Show.
In addition, local artist Jossie Azorin has donated two pieces — a beach scene and an oil orchid — to the show for a raffle fundraiser.
Before she was the chair, Bryant participated for 13 years as an artist. She always submitted with one award in mind — the Strawberry Theme Award, given by a member of the Florida Strawberry Festival committee.
“I think it’s the most prestigious award, even more than best in show,” Bryant said.
This year’s show will feature 10 adult divisions, including four professional divisions, and eight youth divisions.
The children’s division has been unified for the first time. No frames will be allowed, and art will all be matted with white. All children get a participation ribbon, as well.
“We don’t want anything to distract from the art,” Bryant said.
The show still is accepting submissions through Feb. 22. Those wishing to enter should download and complete an entry form at ehagfinearts.com.
For more, contact Debra Bryant, stfestartshow@gmail.com.
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