Staff Report
Artists have until Sunday to apply for one of the 15 finalist positions to be named Renaissance Man/Woman of the Year on June 27 at Chattanooga Market.
The inaugural Renaissance Competition will be decided 50/50 by popular vote and a panel of judges.
The one-day event opens at 11 a.m. with the arrival of 15 multidisciplined artist finalists. In addition to the artwork being judged, participating artists will showcase artwork for sale. All competing artwork will go on display at noon for three hours of public voting and judging. Winners will be announced at 3:30 p.m.
“I hope the Renaissance Competition does for visual arts what shows like ‘Dancing With the Stars’ and ‘American Idol’ have done for the performing arts,” said event promoter Lance Charles.
The competition is open to all artists skilled in multiple disciplines, such as painting, sculpture, design, photography and glasswork.
Money will be raised through voting ($2 suggested donation) and application fees. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit Siskin Children’s Institute, which serves children with special needs and their families.
For information on applying, visit www.renaissancecompetition.com.