Local artist will reveal installation for Art Putt

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Local artist, Anita Funston, will be unveiling the installation that she created for Art Putt. First Night Raleigh will be opening this interactive artist created miniature golf course celebrating North Carolina’s many firsts.

Anita Funston lives in Henderson County. She is a sculptor and painter who enjoys working on unique and challenging art projects. Artists were chosen to incorporate art installations into the 9 golf holes constructed by set designer Greg Osbeck. Artsplosure organized the first annual miniature golf course exhibition for First Night Raleigh. Art Putt will be open for visitors to play golf on December 30 and 31 at Market Hall in City Market Raleigh.

Regarding the theme of Art Putt, Anita stated, “it has been a pleasure to work with Cameron Laws of Artsplosure. North Carolina is known for many firsts, such as first in flight. I chose the topic of salamanders. North Carolina is a leader of biodiversity of salamanders with at has least 60 species. My installation has a large painting of three salamanders and a natural habitat that will reveal a surprise of numerous small salamander sculptures. I look forward to sharing my art at First Night Raleigh.”

For more information about Art Putt see the First Night Raleigh site http://www.firstnightraleigh.com/art-putt-miniature-golf-course/.

About Anita Funston Artist:

Anita Funston creates one of a kind sculptures. She has won local and state awards. This year, her art has been shown in over 25 exhibitions and has numerous exhibitions planned for the new year.

Her website can be found at www.anitafunston.weebly.com.

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About Alli Marshall
Alli Marshall has lived in Asheville for more than 20 years and loves live music, visual art, fiction and friendly dogs. She is the winner of the 2016 Thomas Wolfe Fiction Prize and the author of the novel "How to Talk to Rockstars," published by Logosophia Books. Follow me @alli_marshall

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