Erie Art Museum debuts new works at annual Spring Show
The museum hosted its 102nd annual Spring Show at the gallery on East 5th Street.
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67 New art pieces will have a temporary home at the art museum, highlighting artistic talents in sculpting, photography and painting.
Five winners were given a $500 cash prize for their artwork, and the museum's executive director said there's no shortage of good art in this showcase.
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'We had over 600 applications for this show. We always have an outside juror, and the juror this year selected 67 pieces in a wide range of photography, painting, sculpture. So, we're here tonight to celebrate that,' said Laura Domencic, executive director of the Erie Art Museum.
The spring season artwork will be showcased in the art museum until August 10.
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