Teri Smith (left) pictured with Live Oak Arts Festival Chair Belinda Dammen holding her winning original artwork.

Pascagoula artist and teacher Teri Smith was announced as the winner of the Live Oak Arts Festival (LOAF) poster contest for her watercolor artwork featuring the Gateway Oak and historic lighthouse. Her original design will be featured on the poster used to promote the 4th annual LOAF.

Smith teaches art at Gautier High School. She has lived in Pascagoula for 10 years. Her artwork will be on display and for purchase at the 2013 Live Oak Arts Festival on Saturday, May 11 in downtown Pascagoula. 

Mark your calendars for the 4th Annual Live Oak Arts Festival, Saturday, May 11, 2013 from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. in Downtown Pascagoula. The festival will feature local art & cuisine, live music, children's activities, storytelling, shopping and more!

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Vendors may still apply to participate in this year's event. For more information, call (228) 938-6604 or email loaf.pascagoula@gmail.com.