HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL NR 2019-04-04 5x7 Art Works Fundraiser - 2nd call
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
April 4, 2019
Media Contact:
Betsy Arnett, Public Information Officer
barnett@leesburgva.gov 703-771-2734
Artist Submissions Sought for Public Art Fundraiser
Proceeds from the sale of donated art works will support Leesburg public art
initiatives.
Leesburg, VA (April 4, 2019) – Friends of Leesburg Public Arts
(FOLPA) invites all amateur, emerging, and established artists to
donate small artworks to its annual $50 Friends 5x7 Art Works!
art sale. The artworks can be of any medium and subject, but
should be unframed and signed only on the back of each piece.
Two-dimensional works should be no larger than 5 inches by 7
inches. Three-dimensional works should be no larger than 5
inches by 5 inches by 7 inches.
Artworks must be delivered by May 2, 2019. Registration
deadline for inclusion in promotional materials is April 15, 2019.
Artists may register after April 15, but may not be included in
promotional materials. Details and artist registration form are
available on the FOLPA website at www.leesburgpublicarts.org,
under the Events tab.
Beginning on Saturday, May 4, the donated artworks will be on display at Tryst Gallery (312 East
Market Street, Suite F). Each piece will be shown anonymously and will be available for
purchase for $50. All proceeds from the sale will support public art initiatives within the Town
of Leesburg.
Tryst Gallery will host an opening reception for the art sale from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday,
May 4. The community is invited to view the donated art, meet the participating artists, and
purchase their favorite pieces before they’re gone. Remaining artworks will be on display and
for sale through June 8, 2019, during regular Tryst Gallery hours (www.trystgallery.com).
About Friends of Leesburg Public Arts: The Friends of Leesburg Public Arts is a 501(c)3 all-
volunteer organization dedicated to public art initiatives in Leesburg. Past public art projects
include the sculpture walk in Raflo Park, bike mural inside the Town Hall Parking Garage, the
“Discover the Charm” mural at Liberty Street, and the LOVEworks sculpture. For more
information, visit www.leesburgpublicarts.org.
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