MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -The Meridian Museum of Art will host a reception and awards ceremony for its 52nd Annual Bi-State Competition & Exhibition on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 1 to 3 p.m. at 628 25th Ave. The event is free and open to the public, with awards announced at 3 p.m.
The juried exhibition highlights contemporary artists from Mississippi and Alabama. This year, 81 works were selected from more than 300 entries by juror James Ehlers, a Baylor University faculty member, artist and educator.
More than $3,000 in prizes will be awarded, including a $1,000 Best of Show Cash Award. Guests can view the exhibition, meet participating artists, and attend the awards ceremony. Refreshments will be provided by Weidmann’s.
The exhibition will remain on view through Oct. 10. For more information, call 601-693-1501 or email meridianmuseum@bellsouth.net.
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