STUART \u2013 More than 180 turned out for the Society of Animal Artists Annual Exhibition of wildlife art reception at the Elliott Museum on Oct. 9.<\/p>\n
The 66th annual exhibit, which officially opened Aug. 6, features more than 100 paintings in a wide variety of media including oil, acrylic, watercolor, graphite, printmaking, scratchboard, pastel, colored pencil and mixed media, along with 20 sculptures.<\/p>\n
\u201cEveryone enjoyed the wild beauty,\u201d Linda Prange, vice president of development at The Elliott Museum, said in a statement. \u201cExtraordinary talent. From majestic wildlife portraits to breathtaking scenes from nature, the incredible Society of Animal Artists Annual Exhibition provided an evening of art, conversation, and recognition.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sponsors of the exhibit, which continues through Dec. 12, and the reception were Betsy Herold, Xavier Quinones and Lesser Landy Smith & Siegel.<\/p>\n
Founded in 1960, the Society of Animal Artists is an international organization dedicated to excellence in wildlife art and public education through exhibitions, lectures, demonstrations, and artistic engagement.<\/p>\n
Admission to the Elliott Museum, 825 NE Ocean Blvd., Stuart is $20 for adults; $18, seniors, 65 and older; $10, for those 6 to 12; and free for children, 5 and younger. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays through Sundays.<\/p>\n