The “A Fresh Look” art exhibit and competition opens Wednesday, June 16 at the Southern Arts Society in Kings Mountain.
Artists from across the region submitted over 70 works of art to be judged for cash prizes.
Artists were invited to show their most recent work, taking a fresh look at the world around them.
The theme of this show is very open, which makes it possible to grasp a wide variety of subjects.
Even after a year of confinement due to the global pandemic, the artworks in the exhibition are bright and uplifting, showing that the participating artists have chosen to see the beauty and color of the world around them.
There are plenty of landscapes and wildlife reflected in this show, perhaps seeking a more comforting view of the world outside the confines of home.
Artists entered a variety of media: oil, acrylic and pastel paints, photography, mixed media and collage.
The public is invited to meet the participating artists at a public reception on Saturday, June 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. Prizes will be awarded at 7 p.m.
This is a free event and dress is casual. Winners will then be posted on the Southern Arts Society website and Facebook page. The exhibition is presented from June 9 to July 30. The works of art in the exhibition are available for sale.
The Southern Arts Society Gift Shop and Gallery is located at 301 N. Piedmont Avenue, at the intersection of Piedmont and Battleground Avenues, in the historic Southern Railway Depot.
The Southern Arts Society offers a gift shop, ongoing art exhibits and competitions, programs, and classes in a variety of media for artists of all skill levels.
Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and by appointment. Free entry. For more information, visit SouthernArtsSociety.org or call 704.739.5585. Email southernartssociety@gmail.com.
