January 15: Pee Dee Regional Art Competition Opening Reception

Florence County Museum to open Waters Gallery with the 2015 Pee Dee Regional Art Competition Exhibition.

The Trustees of the Florence Museum are pleased to announce the opening of the 2015 Pee Dee Regional Art Competition.Works by regional artists will be on exhibit in the Waters Gallery, located at 135 South Dargan Street, from January 15, 2015 to March 29, 2015. An opening reception will be held Thursday evening, January 15, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Thanks to this year's sponsor, Chic-fil-A, the reception will be free of charge and open to the public.

 

The Pee Dee Regional Art Competition showcases contemporary art (created within the last two years) by artists located in the Pee Dee region. The works on exhibit were selected by Judge, Lese Corrigan, from a total of 172 submissions.

 

Charleston native, Lese Corrigan, is the owner and operator of Corrigan Gallery, located on Queen Street in Charleston, SC. As a working artist, Corrigan has been a long-time supporter of Charleston artists and an active participant in the Southern Art scene. You can learn more about Lese Corrigan at her website, corrigangallery.com .

 

A first place cash award of $1000 will be presented at the opening reception on Thursday evening, January 15, 2015. Second place will receive $500 and third place will receive $250. The People’s Choice Award winner, which will be voted upon by attendees of the opening reception, will receive $150.

 

For more information about the Pee Dee Regional and other upcoming exhibits and events, please visit the website at flocomuseum.org or contact the Florence County Museum at (843) 676-1200.

 

General Information

The Florence County Museum is located at 111 West Cheves Street in Florence, SC. The museum is open to the public during the following hours:

Tuesday through Saturday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Sunday: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Admission is free”