The Exclusive Collections Fine Art Gallery (EC Gallery) proudly
invites young artists to its inaugural “Off the Easel” Kids Art Painting
Contest, Saturday, August 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. am at their
Seaport Village gallery.
Young budding artists will be divided into different age categories, and will be judged by four top renowned artists. A winner will be chosen
from each registered grade level, and each will receive a professional
art kit. In addition, each winner will also get his or her artwork
professionally framed by EC Gallery (a value of over $100).
From all the winners of each participating grade levels, one top
overall winner will be chosen and receive a $500 gift certificate to
fund the aspiring artist’s growth and development in the arts. In
addition, the winning painting will be displayed in one of the San Diego
EC Galleries for thousands to see as they tour the gallery. Upon the
paintings showcase completion, the budding artists will be able to
proudly display his or her professionally winning piece at home.
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Sign up your budding young artist by calling the Seaport Village
location at 619-238-0320. There are eight slots per hour to paint
between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Slots will be filled on a first come,
first serve basis. All children competing must be in either elementary
or junior high school, and be accompanied by an adult. Each young artist
will have 20 minutes to paint. All painting supplies and smocks will be
provided and all painting must be done on site. There is a suggested
entry donation for participation of $10, which will benefit the youth
programs of the local Salvation Army.
