Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast invites the community to their inaugural Community Art Show opening reception on Wednesday, June 5. The reception will take place from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the not-for-profit land trust’s Bay Preserve headquarters in Osprey (400 Palmetto Ave, Osprey, 34229). During the event, the jury-selected Best-In-Show winner will be revealed along with three merit award honorees.
With a focus on paintings and drawings, this juried art exhibit showcases local natural lands through the eyes of the community at large. Conservation Foundation accepted submissions – which were required to be Florida-centric and showcase nature – throughout April, and a jury of local artists selected the pieces for the final exhibit.
“It is always a delight to see nature through the eyes of our conservation community,” comments Christine P. Johnson, president of Conservation Foundation. “The collection our jurors selected for inclusion truly highlights the beauty and diversity of Southwest Florida. We look forward to welcoming the public to the opening reception on June 5.”
Jurors evaluated submissions on how well the artist showcased nature, their use of color and texture, attention to detail, and the overall composition of the piece. Artist names were omitted during the selection process. Jurors include fine artist and naturalist, Jean Blackburn; fine artist, Mary Louise O’Connell; and artist and founder of Litore Studio, Lindsey Simonds.
Registration for the reception is required. Reserve your space at conservationfoundation.com/events.
Following the opening reception, the exhibit will be on display from June 6 through August 31, 2024. Viewing hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Please call 941-918-2100 with questions or to inquire about holiday hours.
