The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall (PVCH) and The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach (CCPVB)  announce the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall Art Contest, a joint project between the two organizations, that will kick off this summer and will culminate with an awards party announcing contest winners on Saturday. September 7, 2019, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall.

The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall Art Contest is free to enter and open to the public.  Artists of any age are welcome to participate and all artwork submitted will be displayed at the awards event on September 7, 2019.   The awards event is free and open to the public, there will be  a cash bar.  Light hors d'oeuvres will be served.

The submission deadline is Friday, August 30th, and artwork of all mediums will be accepted.  Artwork must depict a likeness of the facade of the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall building.  Art submissions should be dropped off at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall the week of August 26th, and two-dimensional artwork must be ready to hang.  Submission forms can be found at (INSERT LINK HERE), or can be filled out upon drop-off at PVCH.

Board member and Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee at PVCH, Michael Wicks,  expressed that the main goal with this project is to, “...shine a spotlight on one of our communities’ greatest assets, the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall.  We couldn’t think of a better way than through the use of art, and through the eyes of our artist community.  We are proud to partner with The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach for this special event.”

The winner, selected by the Friends of the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall Board and representatives from the St. Johns County Cultural Events Division, will be announced at the awards ceremony on September 6, 2019.  The winning artwork will permanently hang at PVCH and the winning artist will be awarded with a $1,000 cash prize.  The winner’s artwork will be used as official, promotional artwork for the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall.

Guests attending the art contest celebration will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite submission.  A People’s Choice Award will be announced the following week.  The People’s Choice Award winner will also be awarded with a $1,000 cash prize.

CCPVB Community Connections Director, Jennifer Jordan believes that, “This is  a collaborative stepping stone for both staple organizations in our community.  The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach is thrilled to assist the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall with the art contest, and looks forward to collaborating with PVCH on future projects.”

“Paintings, bottle caps, and popsicle sticks…….all forms of artwork are welcome for the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall Art Contest.” - Michael Wicks, Board member and Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee at PVCH

This unique event will not disappoint.  Join us in supporting the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach, and the fabulous art our community has to offer!

Contact the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall at 904.209.0399 or The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach at 904.280.0614 for questions or more information.

About the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall is operated by the St. Johns County Cultural Arts Division.  The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall hosts international touring artists, movie screenings, lectures, and a variety of performing arts entertainment.

About the Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach

The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach’s mission is to bring the arts into the life of the community through arts education, exhibitions, and outreach, and by honoring a donor-driven philosophy.

The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with tax ID #59-3238148.  The Cultural Center is located at 50 Executive Way in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082.