The Arts Council of Tuscaloosa will spotlight regional creativity this week as it hosts its annual West Alabama Juried Show at the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center.
The exhibition officially opens during the city’s First Friday celebration on Feb. 6, when participating artists will also learn which works earned top honors from this year’s juror.
Visitors can expect a diverse presentation representing a wide range of artistic practices. Selected pieces span oil painting, watercolor, photography, fiber art, metalwork and additional mediums, offering a broad look at the talent found throughout the region.
Artists included in the show come from Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Pickens, Sumter, Tuscaloosa and Walker counties, underscoring the event’s mission of highlighting creators from across West Alabama.
Among the prizes to be awarded:
The $1,000 Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama Purchase Award The $500 Gail Skidmore Memorial Award of Excellence A $100 cash award
Following the close of the exhibition, the artwork receiving the Purchase Award will become part of the Chamber’s display, where it will remain on view to the public.
Community members interested in attending can stop by during First Friday festivities or visit the Arts Council for additional details about gallery hours and programming.
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