- Deadline and requirements for submission is October 12th, 2018 -MIAMI – August 21, 2018 – The Miami Arts & Entertainment Council (MAEC) invites talented Miami artists, art students, up-and-coming artists and art aficionados to participate in its 7th annual art competition, “Paint Me Miami.”
“Paint Me Miami” is an open competition where all artists working in two-dimensional painting media are eligible to enter provided they meet the criteria. To conform to the spirit of the awards, all work must be original and completed within the last two years and must not have won any previous prize or award in any other art competition. This year’s competition is focusing specifically on paintings that are inspired by the City of Miami. Works need to be representational, abstract or figurative, according to the artist’s vision of the City of Miami.
“The Miami Arts & Entertainment Council is proud to continue promoting arts and culture as a pivotal ingredient in Miami’s growth as a dynamic international city that is a showcase for emerging artists as well as masters,” added Mercedes Cisneros, member of the MAEC Board and founder of the “Paint Me Miami" Arts Competition.
For entry form and detailed requirements, visit www.paintmemiami.com .Winners will be announced during the award ceremony and exhibition on Friday, November 2nd, 2018, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the Arts & Design Gallery, located at 8690 Biscayne Blvd, #2, Miami, Florida. Admission to the event is free. The finalists & winners will continue to be exhibited at the gallery until November 8th, 2018. First Prize will include $1,500 and an award certificate. Second prize will include $1,000 and an award certificate, and third prize will include $ 500.00 and an award certificate. All finalists will receive an Award Certificate of Excellence.
About Miami Arts and Entertainment Council
The Miami Arts and Entertainment Council serves in an advisory capacity and makes recommendations to the city regarding endorsements and support of specific Miami art and entertainment special events, performances and productions. The Miami Arts and Entertainment Council helps determine whether the city should accept or acquire any specific art and seek public participation in all cultural events in the City of Miami. The council also serves as the city’s official liaison with major arts and entertainment facilities and organizations to attract arts and entertainment programs to the City of Miami.
For information about the Miami Art and Entertainment Council visit www.miamigov.com/arts/ or email Miriam Flores, City of Miami Art & Entertainment Council, at MiFlores@miamigov.com .
About The Arts & Design Gallery
With a stylized portfolio composed of artists from different parts of the world, the Art & Design Gallery acts as a catalyst between the artist, their work and the market. The pieces displayed at the Gallery set the tone of the scope and diversity of each featured artist and varies from sculptures and paintings, to drawings, photographs, furniture and design objects. The Art & Design gallery is located at 8690 Biscayne Blvd, #2, Miami, Fl. 33138.
For information about the Arts & Design Gallery, please visit; www.adgallery.miami
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