BY JANIS GEYER SHULL –
This Saturday, June 6, Mena Art Gallery will host a reception for its 13th annual photography competition from 1 to 3 p.m. The gallery will be filled with beautiful landscapes, colorful flowers, fascinating wildlife, and eye-catching portraits. The public is invited to attend, enjoy the refreshments, sign up for door prizes, and view the outstanding work of our area’s photographers.
At 2 p.m. cash prizes totaling $2,800 will be presented to the winners in each of seven categories including youth ages 12 -17. Several specialty awards will be conferred including a $100 Floral Award for best flower sponsored by Shelton Bohlman, Mena florist. Tim’s Yamaha and Polaris, owned by Tim and Andrea Kiser, will offer $100 cash along with a $50 gift certificate for the Best Arkansas Wildlife photo. Those who attend the reception will have a chance to vote for their favorite entry. The winner will receive the $100 People’s Choice Award provided by Keith & Sharon Aleshire, owners of Holly Springs Real Estate. In the Youth category Holly Springs Real Estate is also providing the Rising Star award of $25.
Following the awards presentation, there will be a drawing for door prizes which include two $25 gift certificates to the Chopping Block Restaurant provided by owners, William and Sherri Rainey, a large, Lowepro camera bag and three discount coupons for Bedford’s Camera Store in Ft. Smith. The Photography Show will remain on display through June 30.
About Author
Jeri Pearson
Jeri is the News Director for Pulse Multi-Media and Editor of The Polk County Pulse. She has 10 years of experience in community focused journalism and has won multiple press association awards.
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