30A News Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation seeks adult collaborative artists  for the 20^th annual festival of the arts   DESTIN 30A , FLA. — (July 20, 2015) The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) is now accepting applications for the Adult Collaborative Exhibit component of the 20^th annual Festival of the Arts (Oct. 24-25, 2015) at the Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village in Destin. Artwork should be of an artistic caliber associated with a juried fine art show. Artists selected to show in the Adult Collaborative Exhibit can display and/or sell up to three pieces of artwork. Collaborative artists are in the running for $600 in cash award prizes. The competition is open to the first 20 eligible applicants entry fee is $30 per person for up to three pieces of art.  The application deadline is Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015. To receive an application, contact Deb Nissley at the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation at (850) 650-2226. To make a tax-deductible donation or provide a corporate sponsorship; or for more information about the Festival of the Arts, visit www.mattiekellyartsfoundation.org/pr/newsreleases-foa.htm or call (850) 650-2226.   PHOTOGRAPHY: For representative photos of MKAF Festival of the Arts click here. ##   About the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation’s Festival of the Arts Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation presents the 20th Annual Festival of the Arts on Oct. 24-25, 2015 at the Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village in Destin, Fla. One of the Southeast’s premier festivals, the event showcases the original artwork of more than 100 artists from across the U.S. who will compete for $10,000 in cash award prizes. Festival features include a food bistro, wine & beer garden, live music, art activities for kids, souvenir posters and t-shirts, art raffle and more. Free shuttle service and parking is also available. Admission is free to MKAF members and children under 12; and $5 for adult/non-members. About Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF), a 501-c-3 not-for-profit charitable arts organization, was founded in 1995 on the cultural, educational and spiritual beliefs of the late Destin Matriarch, Mattie Kelly. The champion of cultural arts and education in Northwest Florida, MKAF’s vision is to impact lives through art and culture. ### MEDIA CONTACT: Wordplay Ink info@wordplayink.com (850) 218-8805 30A Dining and restaurant guide available at www.30a.tv

Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation seeks adult collaborative artists