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(DESTIN, FLORIDA, October 2020) Known as one of Northwest Florida’s premier fine arts shows, the MKAF Festival of the Arts is one of the most anticipated cultural events of the year. The 25th annual event is set for October 24th-25th, 2020 at the Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village in Destin.
During the Festival, artists from across the United States will offer up their original artwork in the form of oil, watercolor, acrylic, and glass paintings; photography, sculpture, pottery, wood, paper, fiber, mosaics, mixed media, jewelry designs, and more in order to compete for $10,000 in cash prizes in 29 award categories, including the coveted “Best in Show” and “People’s Choice Award” which is selected by festival fans. The Festival also features a Collaborative Art Exhibit, which showcases select artwork of more than 60 community adult and student artists.
A celebration of art, music, food, and family fun, special features of the Festival include a live music lineup, arts, and three children's book author's, souvenir posters and t-shirts, and more.
With the safety and well-being of guests, artists, and staff as a top priority, MKAF asks that festivalgoers adhere to the following social distancing measures.
The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation is a non-profit member and volunteer organization that has inspired over 320,000 children in over 70 schools, and United Way agencies including children with special needs and wounded warriors. For more information on MKAF events, community outreach program, volunteering, or investing in the arts, visit online at www.mattiekellyartsfoundation.org or call
(850) 650-2226 to get involved.
Please contact Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation's advertising firm, Frances Roy Agency, if further information is needed.
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Phone: (307) 631-7644 (mobile, please do not publish)
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