Gallery invites artists to celebrate ‘Colors of Nature’

News release

Art On the Divide Gallery announces its 10th annual Invitational Art Show the Colors of Nature, Oct. 5-30, and has begun accepting entries. The application deadline is Sept. 10, with the early bird special deadline Sept. 1. The show is open to all artists. An opening reception to meet the artists will be held 4-7 p.m. Oct. 6.

Artists are invited to submit their work for inclusion in this juried show. AODC is looking for creative and innovative interpretations, encouraging three- and twodimensional entries. Submissions will be juried for acceptance into the show.

There will be awards for first place, second place and the People’s Choice. A committee of artists from the gallery will jury in the pieces as well as determine first and second place for both 3D and 2D submissions. A People’s Choice award will be recognized for both 3D and 2D by a ribbon at the end of the show. Visit artonthedivide.com for entry forms, exhibitor information, guidelines and rules or visit the gallery to pick up a packet.

AODC is located at 6295 Main St. in historical Georgetown. The gallery is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Monday. For more information email aodcgallery@ gmail.com.

RCRC hosts photo contest

News release

SACRAMENTO — The Rural County Representatives of California is holding its seventh annual Rural County Photo Contest through June 30. The contest invites individuals to submit their photographs capturing life in rural California and showcasing the beautiful scenery, activities, communities, history and charm of RCRC’s 40 member counties. Photo entries should be sent to photocontest@rcrcnet.org. All entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. June 30, be the original work of the submitter and must include the location where the photo was taken, including the county in which it was taken, as well as the photographer’s full name and email address.

The grand prize winner will receive a $300 gift card and the winning photograph will be unveiled at the September RCRC Board of Directors meeting. Full contest details are available on the RCRC website: rcrcnet.org/photo-contest.