The Friends of the Muscatine Art Center are seeking donations of wreaths and gingerbread houses for this year's Festival of Wreaths.
Each year, the Festival of Wreaths event raises over $5,000 to help keep the arts alive in our community! Funds raised by this event provide vital support to the Friends of the Muscatine Art Center, a 501(c)(3) organization that sponsors hundreds of art classes, outreach programs, guided tours and special events that spark the imaginations of students and families in the Muscatine area.
Each wreath, table-top tree, door swag, table centerpiece or gingerbread house must be the creative masterpiece of the participant. Greens should be artificial. If any lights are included, the lights must be new. All wreaths and other donated items will be auctioned by bid during the Gala Finale on Saturday, November 16th. Creators should provide a title for each piece submitted for auction. The deadline to sign up is October 10, 2013. Items are due to the Art Center by October 30, 2013 and will be on public display from November 7th through 16th.
A panel of judges will give awards for best wreath, best gingerbread house, best holiday décor and best student submission. Judges will evaluate creativity, artistic implementation, effort and presentation. Attendees will vote for the People's Choice Award - presented at the close of bidding during the Gala Finale.
For more details, contact the Muscatine Art Center at 563-263-8282.
The Muscatine Art Center is located at 1314 Mulberry Avenue in Muscatine, Iowa. Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday evenings until 7:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated.
