The deadline for exhibit applications is this Saturday, July 19, for the upcoming “Floyd and Regional Artists New Work” exhibit at the Hayloft Gallery in The Jacksonville Center for the Arts. Known as the Center’s largest and most popular annual exhibit, this exhibit will run from August 1 to September 28, 2008.

All artists from Floyd and the surrounding region, working in all media, are invited to submit applications for this exhibit that celebrates the anniversary of the renovation of the diary barn which is home to the Jacksonville Center for the Arts. Artisans are encouraged to submit recently completed works as well as works that have not been previously displayed to the public.

The Opening Reception will be held at the Jacksonville Center on Saturday, August 9, 6-8 p.m. The Center will sponsor a “People’s Choice” award of $50, with gallery visitors invited to cast ballots for their favorite work during the exhibit.

Applications are available on-line at www.jacksonvillecenter.org or at the Jacksonville Center. For more information, stop by or contact the Jacksonville Center for the Arts at 745-2784 or email info@jacksonvillecenter.org. The Center’s winter hours are Monday to Friday,9am – 5pm; Saturdays, 10 - 5pm; and noon to 5 pm on Sundays.