Meet the artists; view their winning entries

By The Beacon
Posted on August 21, 2018

The first place, second place, third place and honorable mention winners in the Celebration of the Arts competition will be receiving their awards at the Beacon’s 50+Expos, which will take place in Springfield, Va., from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 30, and in Silver Spring, Md., from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 14. Click here for details on the 50+ Expos.

All readers are invited to meet the winners at these free Expos, which will also feature health screenings, flu shots, entertainment, and informative resources and exhibits from government agencies, nonprofits and a wide variety of businesses.

For an opportunity to view many of the winning artworks in person, mark your calendar to visit the Celebration of the Arts winners’ exhibit at the Edward A. Myerberg Center, 3101 Falstaff Rd., in Baltimore, Md. from October 24 through Nov. 15, 2018. Hours: Mon-Thurs., 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

A larger exhibit of all winning entries will take place at the Pepco E Street Gallery, 702 8th St. NW, in Washington, DC from November 28 through December 19, 2018. The gallery is open from noon to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday.