Doug MacGregor's Cartoons 1980-2010: A Hysterical and Historical Journey at BIG ARTS on Sanibel

Oct. 1, 2010 - PRLog -- Doug MacGregor's Cartoons 1980-2010: A Hysterical and Historical Journey Exhibit will open at BIG ARTS Founders Gallery Friday, October 1. Artists Reception is Saturday, October 23, from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
   For 30 years MacGregor has been creating five editorial cartoons a week for The Fort Myers News-Press. His work has also been in USA Today with an occasional guest cartoon on the opinion page. A 1979 graduate of Syracuse University, he holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration.
   He has won several state and national awards for his cartoons including Best of Gannett eight times and numerous Society of Professional Journalism and Sunshine State awards. MacGregor is a member of both the American Association of Editorial Cartoonists and the National Cartoonist Society.
       MacGregor has exhibited his work in many galleries including the Alliance for the Arts, ARTS for ACT Gallery, Edison State College’s Rauschenberg Gallery, International Design Center, Lee County Public Libraries, and the Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge.
      BIG ARTS will host an Art Chat with McGregor Thursday, October 28 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door.
   Founders Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
   Doug MacGregor's Cartoons 1980-2010: A Hysterical and Historical Journey Exhibit supported by Visual Arts Grand Patron Series Sponsor Deborah and John La Gorce.  
   Want to read more? Please visit us at www.BIGARTS.org for more event and performance information including links to performer’s sites. To purchase tickets stop by BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel or call BIG ARTS Marks Box Office at (239) 395-0900.

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