Student Art Contest Now Open!
The Okaloosa Arts Alliance (OAA) is accepting entries for its 16th Annual School Poster Contest, open to all K–12 students in Okaloosa County. The theme is “Art in Outer Space,” and submissions are due by May 2, 2025.
Winners will be announced May 4 at the Emerald Coast Science Center, during an event featuring live music and a Viewers’ Choice Award. Prizes will be awarded for Elementary, Middle, and High School categories.
For details, visit okaloosaarts.org.
Artists Invited to Apply for 30th Annual Festival of the Arts!
The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) is now accepting artist applications for the 30th Annual Festival of the Arts, set for October 25–26, 2025, at the Dugas Pavilion in Destin.
This juried show features over 100 artists and awards more than $12,000 in prizes! Mediums include painting, sculpture, photography, jewelry, and more. Artists benefit from amenities like free breakfast, booth sitters, and an awards dinner.
Applications, including four images, are due by June 30, 2025. Fees are $30 to apply and $350–$700 for booth space.
Proceeds support MKAF’s arts outreach programs. Details at mkaf.org or call (850) 650-2226.
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