The Arts and Design Society is hosting the exhibition of the Life's a Beach Publications' annual cover competition, featuring colorful paintings reflecting our beach environment. A reception is scheduled for Thursday, November 6, from 6 pm to 8 pm. The show begins November 3 and runs through November 8. Gallery hours are 12 noon-4 pm, Tuesday-Friday, and 1 pm- 4 pm, Saturday. Admission to the reception and the gallery is free and open to the public. The gallery is located at 17 First Street, SE, Fort Walton Beach. For more information, call 850-244-1271 or visit the Website at www.artsdesignsociety.org.