(WBRE/WYOU)

The exhibitio n will run from June 26 to September 11 at The State Museum in Harrisburg. Artists who are Pennsylvania residents can compete in five categories:

p ainting, w orks on p aper, p hotography s culpture and crafts.

“The 49 th Annual Art of the State Exhibition will provide a showcase for artists from across the state,” said David Dunn, Director of The State Museum , “It’s a fantastic opportunit y for new, as well as established artist, to exhibit their work at The State Museum a nd receive statewide exposure .”

Entries are submitted online. I nformation is available online at statemuseumpa.org

click on 2016 Art of the State Entries in the “Quick Links” at the bottom of the homepage . The application deadline is February 29 .

Exhibit jurors include,painting and work on paper, Kevin Wixted , Professor of Drawing Painting Alfred University – School of Art & Design Alfred, New York

Photography:Marc Duke Fine Art Photographer Leesburg, Florida

Three- Dimensional Craft and Sculpture:Beth Ann Gerstein American Museum of Ceramic Art Executive Director Pomona, California

Art of the State: Pennsylvania 2016 Awards Juror:Barbara McNulty ,Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery, Director Lebanon Valley College

Annville, Pennsylvania

More than $7,000 in cash awards will be presented at an opening reception at The S tate Museum on Sunday, June 26 . A first priz e of $500, second prize of $300 and third prize of $200 will be awarded in each of the five categories.

The State Museum will select one of the pieces of art for its permanent collection awarding the artist a $2,000 Purchase Prize.

The Art of the State exhibit ion is co-sponsored by The State Museum and Jump Street . Jump Street is a Harrisburg-based non-profit organization dedicated to developing educational and economic opportunities with the arts for all age groups.