If you love making art, and want an experienced artist to help you along the way, the Portage and District Arts Centre's hosting the 36th annual Central Region Juried Art Exhibit on April 27th, and the deadline for submissions is today. Marketing and events coordinator Lee Beaton says they need time to sort everything out before the showing.

"The deadline to drop off your artwork is 5:00 p.m. today. I know that some people are probably concerned they can't make this deadline. Give us a call. We can make other arrangements. We definitely need everything in here at the absolute latest by Thursday."

She says the Portage number of submissions are a bit down this year compared to last year, with 43 artists and just under 100 pieces. However, Portage always has the largest number of submissions compared to some of the smaller depots.

Beaton adds works include paintings, quilts, and all kinds of sculptural pieces. Art can be dropped off at the Portage and District Arts Centre.