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Call for artwork for ‘Home Among the Hills’ exhibition featuring West Virginia Wesleyan College

The CAC Gallery and West Virginia Wesleyan College are seeking artwork from current students, alumni and the local community inspired by West Virginia Wesleyan College. Selected works will be prominently displayed in The Lynch-Raine Administration Building at West Virginia Wesleyan College. The winning artwork will be showcased in the WVWC President’s Office.

Artists working in any media are encouraged to apply. All artwork should be framed and ready to hang. In addition to submitting your artwork, please consider writing a short paragraph describing the inspiration for your artwork or what Wesleyan means to you.

Exhibition Dates:

Home Among the Hills
September 19th – October 4th
Fridays and Saturdays from 4 – 8pm
Artist Reception: Friday, September 26th from 5-7pm

Location:

CAC Gallery
48 E. Main Street
Buckhannon, WV 26201

Delivery of work:

Artwork can be dropped off or shipped to the following address before September 12. If dropping off artwork, please reach out to Robert Howsare, howsare_r@wvwc.edu or if you have other questions.

West Virginia Wesleyan College
ATTN: Robert Howsare
Box #68
College Ave
Buckhannon, WV 26201

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