Hickory – Full Circle Arts is inviting artists to enter their work in its photography competition / exhibition, “Reflections”. The show is open to all visual artists in the area using photographic media. They are asked to look for reflected images in the world around them. For this exhibition photographs are expected to be in printed format.FCA Is Accepting Submissions For Reflections Competition

Artists should bring their work to Full Circle Arts, 42-B Third Street NW in downtown Hickory Thursday, February 23, 11am – 5pm, or Saturday, February 25, 10am-2pm.

For more information go to www.fullcirclearts.org/events.

Entry fee must be paid at time of delivery. Cash, check, credit cards are accepted. Registration fee is non-refundable. FCA exhibiting members – $10, FCA associate and patron members – $15, Non-members – $20, for up to three entries.

The show may be juried, depending on space available, and will be judged for ribbon awards. The judge is Jeffrey Wilhelm. Wilhelm took up photography while studying engineering at NC State. He was a Photographers Mate in the Navy in Spain and on the USS Saratoga aircraft carrier until 1983, then a photojournalist on staff of the Charlotte Observer. He retired as a photo editor in 2014 and continues to photograph for himself and his friends.

The public is invited to the opening reception Thursday, March 9, 6:00pm – 8:00pm at Full Circle Arts. The show will be on display March 9 to April 8.

Full Circle Arts is a non-profit artists’ cooperative located in downtown Hickory, 42-B Third Street NW. Hours currently are Thursday, 11:00am to 5:00pm and Saturday, 10:00am to 2:00pm. More information about Full Circle Arts, classes, membership, or other upcoming events is available at 828-322-7545. You may also write to Full Circle Arts, PO Box 3905, Hickory NC 28603, or email [email protected]. Please visit our website at http://www.fullcirclearts.org.