Art And Photography At 250th Fair

SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Johnston County’s America250 Fair at Johnston Community College on June 27 will feature a juried exhibition of paintings and photography in the Tart Building. This is a joint project of the Johnston County Arts Council and the Johnston County Committee for America250NC.

The show’s theme is “Everyday Life in Johnston County, Past and Present.” Artists and photographers are encouraged to capture scenes of everyday life either on canvas or through photography (conventional or digital). Paintings may include oils, acrylics, watercolors, colored pencils, pastels, pencil, charcoal, or pen-and-ink. Each artist will provide no more than two framed works displayed on easels.

The deadline for submitting an entry form is June 15. Artwork is to be delivered Thursday, June 25, between 1:00 and 3:00 pm at the Great Hall of Paul A. Johnston Auditorium, Tart Building, Johnston Community College.

The exhibition will remain open through the final presentation of the musical 1776 at 3 pm on Sunday, June 28.

In order to be eligible for competition in this show, original artwork must not have been previously awarded a prize. Artists must be 18 years of age or older.

Winners in each of the two categories will receive cash prizes of $200, $100, and $50, with $300 given for “Best in Show.”

Entry form, prospectus, and additional information may be obtained online at https://www.johnstonnc.gov/america250, or by visiting the Johnston County Museum at 329 E. Market Street, Smithfield. Entry forms should be submitted via email to the Johnston County Arts Council, info@jcartscouncil.org.