"Marin Arts Photography Contest and Exhibit" features photography by accomplished photographers from Marin County and the greater Bay Area. The exhibit, on view at Marin Arts downtown San Rafael gallery, features a collection color and black and white photographs including landscapes, modern interpretations, artistic digital and printed manipulated and imaginative use of creative elements to achieve artistic photographic imagery. The public is invited to the free artists' reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12 at the Marin Arts Gallery.

The exhibit concludes with a photography contest. Winners will be selected by the Marin Arts Council Board of Directors and announced on Sept. 12, 2011. Cash awards given to the top three artist photographers.

WHEN:        Through Sept. 9, 2011
11 a.m. to  6 p.m.  Wednesdays through Saturdays

RECEPTION:  6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, 2011
The public is invited to this free artists' reception, also part of the August "Second Friday Artwalk" event.

WHERE:     Marin Arts Gallery
906 4th Street, San Rafael