Local Artist’s Work Chosen for Exhibit in North to South Juried Competition
Raleigh, NC, January 31, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Vinita Jain (www.vinitajain.net), a local artist specializing in acrylic and pastel painting, has announced that her painting titled “Fire in the Sky” will be on display at the First Annual North to South Juried Competition from Friday, Feb. 5 until Thursday, Feb. 25, taking place at the Green Rice Gallery, located at 451 E. 36th St. in Charlotte. Competition winners will be announced at the opening reception on Friday, Feb. 5 at 8 p.m. Jain created the painting in soft pastel.
Quotes:
“I am excited to be a part of the first annual North to South Juried Competition,” said Jain. “The Green Rice Gallery is such an avid supporter of local artists and art programs; I look forward to participating.”
Details:
- Green Rice Gallery serves as a venue which supports the local art scene of North and South Carolina including artists, patrons, collectors, art programs, professors and students. The gallery exists and thrives in Charlotte solely through the vitality of the regional arts (www.green-rice.com).
- Cash rewards will be given to first, second and third place winners in the amounts of $1,000, $500 and $250.
About Vinita Jain:
A native of India, Vinita Jain has lived in North Carolina for more than 10 years. As a child, art was a passion of Jain’s, and she was first introduced to pastels when she came to N.C. Jain took courses in drawing and color theory at Meredith College and since has taken pastel workshops from renowned artists. Influenced by impressionists such as Edgar Degas and Vincent Van Gogh, Jain works mainly with soft pastels but has recently begun working with acrylics. For more information, visit www.vinitajain.net.
Kathleen Mongero
MMI Public Relations
(919) 233-6600
Kathleen@mmipublicrelations.com
http://twitter.com/MMIPR
www.mmipublicrelations.com
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Quotes:
“I am excited to be a part of the first annual North to South Juried Competition,” said Jain. “The Green Rice Gallery is such an avid supporter of local artists and art programs; I look forward to participating.”
Details:
- Green Rice Gallery serves as a venue which supports the local art scene of North and South Carolina including artists, patrons, collectors, art programs, professors and students. The gallery exists and thrives in Charlotte solely through the vitality of the regional arts (www.green-rice.com).
- Cash rewards will be given to first, second and third place winners in the amounts of $1,000, $500 and $250.
About Vinita Jain:
A native of India, Vinita Jain has lived in North Carolina for more than 10 years. As a child, art was a passion of Jain’s, and she was first introduced to pastels when she came to N.C. Jain took courses in drawing and color theory at Meredith College and since has taken pastel workshops from renowned artists. Influenced by impressionists such as Edgar Degas and Vincent Van Gogh, Jain works mainly with soft pastels but has recently begun working with acrylics. For more information, visit www.vinitajain.net.
Kathleen Mongero
MMI Public Relations
(919) 233-6600
Kathleen@mmipublicrelations.com
http://twitter.com/MMIPR
www.mmipublicrelations.com
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