The Miami Arts & Entertainment Council (MAEC) invites talented Miami artists, art students, up-and-coming artists and art aficionados to participate in its 7th annual art competition, “Paint Me Miami.”
“The Miami Arts & Entertainment Council is proud to continue promoting arts and culture as a pivotal ingredient in Miami’s growth as a dynamic international city that is a showcase for emerging artists as well as masters,” said Mercedes Cisneros, member of the MAEC Board and founder of the “Paint Me Miami” Arts Competition.
“Paint Me Miami” is an open competition where all artists working in two-dimensional painting media are eligible to enter provided they meet the criteria. To conform to the spirit of the awards, all work must be original and completed within the last two years and must not have won any previous prize or award in any other art competition. This year’s competition is focusing specifically on paintings that are inspired by the City of Miami. Works need to be representational, abstract or figurative, according to the artist’s vision of the City of Miami.
For entry form and detailed requirements, visit www.paintmemiami.com. Winners will be announced during the award ceremony and exhibition on Friday, November 2, 2018, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Arts & Design Gallery, located at 8690 Biscayne Blvd, #2, Miami, Florida.
Admission to the event is free. The finalists & winners will continue to be exhibited at the gallery until November 8, 2018. First Prize will include $1,500 and an award certificate. Second prize will include $1,000 and an award certificate, and third prize will include $ 500.00 and an award certificate. All finalists will receive an Award Certificate of Excellence.
Miami Arts & Entertainment Council presents its 7th Annual “Paint Me Miami” Art Competition

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