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RELEASE:
MEDIA CONTACT: Natalie
Peel, Arts of the Albemarle
252.338.6455 | npeel@artsaoa.com
252.338.6455 | npeel@artsaoa.com
Arts of the Albemarle Announces 27th
Annual Landmark Show
presented by Gateway Bank
presented by Gateway Bank
(Elizabeth
City, NC-August 14) Arts of the Albemarle announces its
27th Annual Landmark Show & Competition beginning Friday,
September 6th through October 1st. The opening reception
will be held on First Friday September 6th from 5:30-7:30 pm where
the winners and awards will be presented. Artists 18 years of age or older may
enter two pieces of artwork for a $40 AOA Patron Entry Fee or $50 Non-Patron
Entry Fee. Businesses or individuals who would like to reserve one of the
paintings for purchase may commit to a purchase award and will be invited to an
exclusive reception on Friday, September 6th at 4:30pm. The
competition offers over $1300 in cash prizes.
Gateway Bank is the official 2013 Landmark Show Corporate Partner. “Our Bank has deep roots and a strong commitment to the local communities we serve which makes the Landmark Show a perfect fit for us,” said Donna W. Richards, President of Bank of Hampton Roads and Gateway Bank. “We are excited to partner with AOA this year to showcase the local art talent in our area.”
Gateway Bank is the official 2013 Landmark Show Corporate Partner. “Our Bank has deep roots and a strong commitment to the local communities we serve which makes the Landmark Show a perfect fit for us,” said Donna W. Richards, President of Bank of Hampton Roads and Gateway Bank. “We are excited to partner with AOA this year to showcase the local art talent in our area.”
About the
Juror:A native of Portsmouth, Virginia, Fred Bayersdorfer is
the Assistant Dean of the Arts, College of Arts and Letters at Old Dominion
University. He holds a bachelor of fine arts and master of humanities degrees
from ODU. He has been an adjunct instructor in art history and criticism at ODU
(1989 -2007), director of University Gallery at ODU (1989 – 1895), and Arts
Assistant to the Dean, (1995 – 2007). He has written art criticism for the
Virginian Pilot. Prior to coming to ODU he was director of the Museum of Art,
Science and Industry in Bridgeport, Connecticut (1983-85) and director of the
City of Portsmouth Museums system (1975 – 83). As Assistant Instructor in the
art department he taught art criticism and theory for the art history program as
well as senior show for art studio majors.
The Landmark prospectus is attached to this press release below or you may click here to download. For more information please contact The Center at (252) 338-6455.
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Arts of the
Albemarle, headquartered at The Center, is a regional non-profit arts
council for Pasquotank, Gates and Camden counties. For more information go to
www.artsaoa.com.
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