Tobacco Free Partnership of Broward County announces first Tobacco Free Art Exhibit

The Tobacco Free Partnership of Broward County is organizing its first Tobacco Free Art Exhibit.  Its purpose is to promote tobacco free beaches and parks in Broward County.

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The artwork will be produced by the youth of Broward County, ages 5 – 18.   School age children of Broward County have until October 31, 2015 to submit their entry, which will be voted on during the month of November to determine which pieces will be exhibited.  Once voting has been completed, those deemed eligible will be invited to display their artwork as part of the Tobacco Free Art Exhibit.  Participation guidelines and voting rules are spelled out at the Web site of the  Tobacco Free Art Exhibit http://tobaccofreeartexhibit.org

The expected number of art pieces to be displayed is approximately 100.   The Tobacco Free Art Exhibit will be exhibiting on the sixth floor of the Broward County Main Library, January 4, 2016 through February 26, 2016 and in the main lobby of the Broward County Government Center, January 5, 2016 through January 28, 2016.

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