Opening Reception: Sunday, June 16, 2024, 1:00pm–4:00pm awards announced at 3:00pm Free and open to the public Exhibit Dates: June 16–July 14, 2024 (closed July 4) Gallery Hours: Thursday–Sunday 1:00 pm–5:00pm Arts Center East is thrilled to again host the artwork from the supremely talented artists selected for the Academic Artist’s 74th Annual Exhibition of Traditional Realism. This exhibit is not to be missed! Since its inception, the Academic Artists Association has grown from its modest beginnings to a national membership of more than 250. AAA is unique in its list of members. Realism, as defined by the Academic Artist, would be representational art work encompassing a wide range of art from soft impressionism, through detailed photo realism in watercolor, pastel, oil, and acrylic mediums. Sculpture is also exhibited in stone, bronze and many modern and unique mediums. The Academic Artists has stayed on track by continuously promoting quality fine art and offering these extremely popular national exhibitions to the public.