The Council on Culture & Arts (COCA) is turning 30! Two special exhibition opportunities will celebrate this milestone. Amanda Karioth Thompson has designed two special shows: The 30 for 30 Invitational Exhibition and the 30 Under 30 Juried Exhibition.

30 for 30 Invitational Exhibition: COCA is asking for your nominations of the artists you believe have contributed most to our quality of life over the past 30 years. From your nominations, 30 artists will be invited to show at the City Hall Gallery in January. (Nomination Deadline: November 21, 2014)

30 Under 30 Juried Exhibition: COCA is inviting all local, emerging artists to submit artwork for consideration. This juried show will take place in March at the ArtPort Gallery and will include 30 pieces of artwork by 30 artists under the age of 30. (Deadline: January 30, 2015)