Piccolo Spoleto 28th Annual Juried Art Exhibition

Well, art fans, it's almost Piccolo Spoleto time, once again.  At noon this Friday, Mayor Joe Riley will address a crowd in front of the city hall and off we go, again.

Remember, Piccolo Spoleto and "Spoleto" are very different.  While held at the same time, many of the Piccolo Spoleto events are either free or for a small fee.

This Tuesday, I will be dropping off two entries that will be showing/competing  at the Piccolo Spoleto 28th Annual Juried Art Exhibition.  People from the Charleston Artist Guild are once again handling the show for Piccolo Spoleto.  The show begins Friday morning at 8:30 am.  You can stop by the Charleston Visitor's Center and view the art for free.  Ribbons will be affixed by that time and you can see which pieces won recognition.  I will be at the Visitor's Center all day Friday, June 1st as well as Tuesday, June 5th.  Stop by and see the art and visit with me for a bit.  I will be expecting a big turn out from West Ashley Patchers.  Here is the official info from the Piccilo Spoleto site:

Piccolo Spoleto 28th Annual Juried Art Exhibition

The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs is teaming up once again with the Charleston Artist Guild to produce this year’s Piccolo Spoleto Festival Juried Art Exhibition. PAINTING 2/D JUDGE: Sue Simons Wallace has exhibited in South Carolina, Florida, New Mexico and Colorado. Exhibitions include Nina Liu and Friends Gallery, HCF Reproductions Shop, Southern Living Idea House, the Corrigan Gallery and the MUSC’s collection. PHOTOGRAPHY JUDGE: Richard Ellis is a Travel & Editorial Photographer with over 30-years experience. He has been nominated three-times for the Pulitzer Prize and spent six years covering the White House for major magazines. Charleston Visitor Center, 375 Meeting St. Exhibit on view May 25-June 8, open daily 8:30am-5pm; Awards Reception June 3 from 5-7pm. Admission: FREE