WINTER GARDEN, Fla. \u2014 The City of Winter Garden is inviting artists to submit dog-inspired artwork for a summer exhibition that will be displayed at City Hall later this year.<\/p>\n
The juried exhibit, titled \u201cDog Days of Summer: The Ulti-Mutt Art Exhibit,\u201d will feature up to 25 selected pieces at the city\u2019s Art in Public Places Gallery from July 1 through Aug. 31.<\/p>\n
Artists may submit up to three original works inspired by dogs or the exhibit theme. Electronic submissions will be accepted May 1 through June 10 through the city\u2019s gallery application page.<\/p>\n
City officials said residents will also be invited to contribute small photos of their own dogs during the exhibit as part of a community display called \u201cThe Dogs of Winter Garden.\u201d<\/p>\n
The exhibit will be held inside Winter Garden City Hall at 300 W. Plant St., and visitors will be allowed to bring dogs inside the gallery during the exhibition.<\/p>\n
A public opening event, described by the city as a Launch Paw-ty, is scheduled for July 10 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The free event will include artist meet-and-greets, dog photo opportunities, themed refreshments and giveaways.<\/p>\n
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