SW Florida Symphony’s 50th Anniversary: Framing the Past - Inspiring the Future Through Music - A Juried Competition

Opening Reception: March 5 from 5:00 - 7:30PM
Exhibiting: March 5 - 27

The Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra and Chorus have provided the framework and foundation for classical music in Southwest Florida for the past 50 years. Chosen artwork illustrates the important role that orchestral music continues to “play” in the cultural life of southwest Florida.
Cash prizes, courtesy of the Southwest Florida Symphony, will be awarded to three artists, Best in Show $750 and two Jurors Choice awards of $500. Award winning artwork will be featured on the 50th Anniversary concert season programs and publications during 2010-2011and published on a commemorative historical publication about the Symphony. All pieces juried in will also be displayed at Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall on Saturday March 27th for the Symphony’s Classical concert entitled Passion and Fury. Participating artists will receive a complementary ticket to this concert.

Join us for the unveiling of an authentic painting created by internationally acclaimed artist, Darryl Pottorf. The painting will be available for auction at the opening reception, through the month of March and closing at the Symphony’s Classical concert on March 27th. Proceeds benefit the Southwest Florida Symphony. (Pictured Below) Music to My Ears - A Symphony By Darryl Pottorf

For more information on the bidding process for this piece, click here