STUART, FL (February 8, 2008) - The Arts Council is proud to announce the awards to selected photographers of the "Stuart Exposed" Juried Photography Exhibition at the Court House Cultural Center Gallery opening on First Thursday Gallery Night, February 7, 2008.

The list of the award names presented for 1st, 2 nd, 3 rd places, and Honorable Mentions, is as follows:

1 st Place: Sandy Thomas Timeless

2 nd Place: Marie Cardany Gypsy Dancer

3 rd Place: Bernie Trevethan Fast Rider

Honorable Mention:

Danielle Baron Lil' House on the Ocean

Diane Dultmeier Sometimes a Brother is

Linda Reinstein It A Piers To be

The exhibition at the Court House Cultural Center Gallery is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. through February 22, 2008.

The Arts Council Inc. serving Stuart and Martin County is a 501(c)3 non-profit membership organization that supports the arts and artists. Revenues from events benefit both the artists and the Arts Council. The Arts Council and the Court House Cultural Center Gallery are located at 80 E. Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, Florida. For information visit the Arts Council website at www.martinarts.org or call 772-287-6676.