1999
Artist Larry Burge
"Carolina Classic"
 

The North Carolina Seafood Festival Board of Directors has selected Larry Burge of Newport, North Carolina as the 1999 Poster Artist. Mr. Burge was chosen February 1, 2000 and will release the official poster in May at the Poster Unveiling at the North Carolina Aquarium, in Pine Knoll Shores.

Mr. Burge began his work at a very young age. It was not until the age of 29 that he decided to get serious about his art. His first show in 1978 took place at the Wilkes Art Gallery in North Wilksboro. Since that show Mr. Burge has exhibited his work in one-man shows, group exhibits, galleries and museums throughout North Carolina. You can also find Mr. Burge's work in many corporate collections throughout the state. In 1990 he signed with Salem Graphics Inc. and started releasting limited-edition prints. Since then 10 prints have been released. Ducks Unlimited Wallpaper has released paintings "Hatteras Light" and "West of Bodie" in a new line of Imperial Wallpaper coordinating borders.

Mr. Burge is listed in the 1999-2000 "Who's Who in the South and Southwest" for his outstanding achievement as an artist. The book is published annually and honors citizens from many different states. After the Poster Unveiling the 1999 Official North Carolina Seafood Festival Poster will be on display at the Seafood Festival Gift Shop located at 404-A Evans Street in downtown Morehead City and at various events and locations throughout the county. For more information about the festival call 252-726-NCSF.



 

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