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The bird's the word at Surrey art show

Artists sought for first open juried show at Newton Cultural Centre; deadline for submissions is April 27.
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The Arts Council of Surrey is holding its first open call show in June called Just Birds and is seeking submissions. Above is artist Becky McMahon's watercolour Two Blue Coots.

Newton Cultural Centre artists in residence Wendy Mould and Becky McMahon are issuing an invitation for emerging visual artists in all media, including photography, for the centre's first open call show, sponsored by Surrey Arts Council.

Called Just Birds, it's open to both two and three-dimensional works on the theme of our feathered residents and visitors, with cash prizes for the top entries (each participant is allowed to enter three works).

Deadline for entries is 4 p.m., April 27, with the show itself running from June 3-30, with a gala reception June 9.

Mould and McMahon are also seeking sponsors for awards and the reception (information: 604-583-4538).

For artists, entry forms are available at the centre, 13530 72 Ave., through www.artscouncilofsurrey.com or by calling 604-594-2700.



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