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July 29–September 3, 2022

This year, the 34th annual juried exhibition features 94 works of art by 80 regional artists. This exhibition draws visitors and patrons from across the region to enjoy recent art by top artists. New and returning, established and upcoming artists submit work for review by the selection committee, and the resulting exhibition spans virtually all mediums, including watercolor, acrylic, oil, photography, clay, encaustic, wood, metal, glass, and serigraph.

The founders of the Art in Gadsden exhibition, Beth Appleton and David Harbaugh, wanted to bring fine art to Gadsden County, foster the careers of local artists, and draw the community together through this special event. Beginning in 1989, Art in Gadsden was displayed in empty downtown storefronts in Quincy, organized by a dedicated and all volunteer community. This exhibition draws visitors and patrons from across the region each year, and is an exciting opportunity for regional artists to share their work, and for Gadsden Arts to celebrate the creativity within our community.

People's Choice Award!

Vote for your favorite work of art in the 34th Art in Gadsden Juried Exhibition! The winning artist will receive a Gadsden Arts goody bag complete with a year-long membership to the Gadsden Arts Artists Guild (gifts totaling a $250 value).

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34th Art in Gadsden Juror: Mark Dickson

The juror for the 34th Art in Gadsden is sculptor Mark Dickson. While the Gadsden Arts Exhibition Committee scores and selects the artwork submitted to the exhibition, the juror selects the award winners.

Mark Dickson's work is collected throughout the Southeast in public and private collections, and he has public sculpture on display in Universities and colleges in North Florida and South Georgia. Working with multiple metals, Dickson uses tight design and light abstraction and the use of pigments and patinas to bring to life his beautiful sculptures. The artist refers to his work as "ancient futurism," modern work that represents as artifacts from the distant past. Mark Dickson was born and raised in California, and eventually made his home in Tallahassee with his wife. He is a full time artist and maintains a working sculpture studio in Tallahassee's Railroad Square Art District.