Blog of the happenings and new works by artist Alicia Leeke.


Friday, June 6, 2008

Leeke Juried into Two Noteworthy Statewide Art Competitions

Alicia was recently juried into two of South Carolina's most prestegious art shows. The first is the Piccolo Spoleto 24th Annual Juried Art Exhibition with the theme of "Vanishing Landscapes,” in Charleston, SC which will be on display May 23 – June 7, 2008. Be sure to look for her piece "Wetlands Landscape" which is also for sale.

Visual Arts: Vanishing Landscapes - Coordinated by the Coastal Conservation League and juried by Dr. Mokhless Al-Hariri, “Vanishing Landscapes,” this year’s theme will showcase works of S.C. artists in two dimensions, three dimensions, and photography related to the state of our planet and its environment. Opening reception May 22, 5-7 p.m. On view through June 7. Through August 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (843) 724- 7305, http://www.piccolospoleto.com/. City Gallery at Waterfront Park, 34 Prioleau St., (Downtown), (843) 724-7305.

Another painting "The Holy City" (featured under the painting section of this website) was juried into the Florence Museum's 30th Annual State Art Competition. The Holy City, which is available for purchase, will be on display through June 15, 2008.She has also been recognized as an Emerging Artist finalist in Charlotte by Red Sky Gallery, was the Summerville, SC Flowertown Festival Run Art Contest Winner in April 2005 and received Purchase Patron Awards from the South Carolina State Fair in 2007 and 2004 and Second Place in the 2007 SC State Fair for one of her Birds from Bangladesh.

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