FLORENCE, SC – Florence County Disabilities Foundation will sponsor the 3rd Annual Art Contest, “Amazing Art by Special Artists” from Monday, April 25th through Friday, April 29th  from 9 am to 4 pm daily.  Admission is free and the event will be held at the Pee Dee Thrift of Lake City, 219 North Church St. in Lake City, SC.

Many talented individuals with life-long disabilities from throughout South Carolina will be competing for prizes which include 1st Place – $1,000, 2nd Place $500, and 3rd Place $200. In addition, a People’s Choice Award for $300 selected by the voting public will be awarded.  Winners will be announced on Friday, April 29th at 11 am at the Pee Dee Thrift of Lake City.

This is an opportunity for the community to show its support  for the artistic individuals by visiting and seeing these creative pieces of art and also shopping for items from the wide variety of inventory.  These special artists will also have the opportunity to sell their artwork if they wish. For more information, you can visit the website at www.FCDFoundation.org,  email flodisfoundsc@yahoo.com or call the Disabilities Foundation office at (843) 374-2641 or 662-4021.