For the Birds Exhibit Opening Reception

For the Birds Exhibit Dates: Take-in: January 2, 2024, 10am- 2pm Reception: January 7, 2024, 2pm-4pm Time to focus your artistic talents on the 2024 Annual MBAA “For the Birds” exhibit. This will be the 8th annual show held in conjunction with the Morro Bay Annual Bird Festival, a yearly event promoting an understanding and appreciation of birds and other wildlife, and an awareness of environmental and conservation issues of the Central Coast. Those of you who have participated in the past know that birders from all over the United States come together to experience our wonderful and diversified ecosystem on the West Coast of California. Artists have the unique opportunity to share their artistic talents with the many visitors attending the Festival and are encouraged to create art that will celebrate the varieties of birds and other wildlife, and their habitats, in our area. Located on the Pacific Flyway, Morro Bay is a globally Important Bird Area and a designated State and National Estuary. Morro Coast Audubon Society ranks in the top five for the yearly Audubon Christmas Bird Count. In most years, over 200 different bird species are spotted during the annual count. The visiting public and festival attendees are encouraged to visit the MBAA Gallery and the opening reception on January 7, 2024. Artists may submit up to three 2D wall-hung artwork, 10 notes, 5 matted prints, and three 3D pieces for this exhibit. WHAT: For the Birds WHEN: January 4, 2024 to February 20, 2024 WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442 RECEPTION: Sunday, January 7, 2024 from 2-4pm COST: FREE CONTACT: (805) 772-2504, www.artcentermorrobay.org