Elliott Museum Juried Art Show: Calling All Artists

Are you an artist? Do you know an artist? The Elliott Museum will be hosting its 5 th Annual Juried Art Exhibition and would like local artists to submit their works. This year's theme, "Florida...Expressions and Reflections", was selected to provide artists an opportunity to explore and celebrate Florida's unique history and lifestyle.

"The Juried Art Exhibition is always special as it showcases the many talented artists we have in this area," commented Marlee Matheson, Elliott Museum Board Member and Chair of the Gallery Committee. "It is certainly a privilege for us to host an event that will undoubtedly include wonderful local art."

On a bittersweet note, this will be the last art exhibit in the old Elliott Museum. But what better way to say farewell to this museum and generate excitement for the new museum than to celebrate local artists? The Elliott Museum Juried Art Shows will live on, but in the future they will be hung in the New Elliott Museum.

Artists are encouraged to submit up to three pieces for consideration. Submissions must be made via digital images, in a jpeg format, no later than Thursday, September 18 th. The entry fee of $30 ($20 for current members of The Historical Society of Martin County) and a completed application must be included with your entry in order to be considered. Applications can be obtained at the Elliott Museum or by calling LaVaine Wrigley at (772) 225-1961 extension 108. You can also call this number with any questions or for more information about the exhibit or becoming a member.

Awards for the winning pieces will be presented at a reception to be held at the museum on Friday evening, October 17 th. The exhibit itself opens on October 18 th for the general public and will run through January 4 th, 2009.

For over four decades, The Elliott Museum on Hutchinson Island in Stuart, Florida, has served as a cultural and educational resource for thousands of residents, tourists and automobile enthusiasts.The Elliott Museum is a celebration of innovation . . . of how creativity and ingenuity have changed lives, and made history. It is owned and operated by the Historical Society of Martin County, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and interpreting our region's heritage. The mission of the Elliott Museum is to interpret and celebrate

the genius of innovation, creativity and the historical events in Martin County and the surrounding region, all within an environment of learning and discovery.

The Historical Society of Martin County, headquartered at the Elliott Museum in Stuart, was founded in 1955 and operates both the Elliott Museum and the House of Refuge at Gilbert's Bar, Martin County's oldest building. The HSMC collects and preserves American life in the context of the St. Lucie River region. A private non-profit organization, the HSMC relies on membership and charitable donations to continue the mission of educating the community about the richness of our area. The Elliott Museum houses one of the finest collections of American antiques, decorative arts, baseball memorabilia and vintage automobiles that celebrate the Golden Age of American creativity, and of course, local and Florida history.

For more information about membership in the Historical Society of Martin County please call 772-225-1961, ext. 112 or log onto www.elliottmuseumfl.org.

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