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Contact: GRACE MALOY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
(850) 875-4866, grace@gadsdenarts.com
Image attached: Dawn McMillan, Love House, watercolor

For Immediate Release

Enrollment Opens for Art Classes at Gadsden Arts!

Quincy, FL – Have you always wanted to learn to draw or paint? Everyone can learn to create art, especially with the guidance of an experienced, inspiring teacher in a fun, supportive environment. If you are already and artist, sharpen up those rusty old drawing skills, and join a fun group in one of the Arts Center's fall classes.

Drawing instructor Linda Pelc offers 30 years of art teaching experienced and is an accomplished artist, with paintings currently featured in the Light Impressions exhibition at the Gadsden Arts Center. Mrs. Pelc exhibits work throughout the region in art festivals and juried exhibitions, and is currently the Vice-President of the Tallahassee Watercolor Society. Drawing and Painting instructor Dawn McMillan is a career graphic designer and fine artist who exhibits her work throughout the region. She has taught and volunteered with Gadsden Arts since its inception, and is presently exhibiting art work in the Soul Mates exhibition at LeMoyne in Tallahassee.

Enroll by August 30 and mention this article to earn 10% off of tuition. To register for a class, call (850) 875-4866 or stop by the Gadsden Arts Center. Fall classes are: Foundations of Drawing I: September 4-October 9, 1-3pm, Foundations of Drawing II: October 16-November 17 1-3pm, and Drawing & Painting Social: October 13-November 17, 6:30-8:30pm. Tuition is $65 (nonmembers $75).

The Gadsden Arts Center is located just 25 minutes from the State Capitol at 13 N. Madison on Quincy’s historic courthouse square. Regular gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10 am-5 pm and Sunday 1-5 pm. Public admission $1; members and children admission is free. For more information, call 875-4866 or check the web at www.gadsdenarts.org.

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