Art
Art in the Mid-Valley By Brian Egan The Annual Howland Community Open is the The Arts Center’s most popular exhibit and offers an opportunity for artists of all ages and skill levels to have their work displayed in the main gallery of The Arts Center. The Open invites ALL people living in Linn or Benton Counties to show their art. The exhibit reflects the joy of art-making and the engagement of our community with the visual arts. Art making is a valuable means of expression for beginners and seasoned professional artists alike. The 2019 show featured over 200 artists showcasing painting, sculpture, fiber arts and more. For more information and submission rules go to www.theartscenter.net/call-to-artists-howland-communityopen-2020 Artwork drop off dates for Arts Center members are February 11th to 14th, noon to 4pm Artwork drop off date for non-members is February 15th, noon to 4pm. Show Dates are from February 18th to April 9th Artist Reception and Awards Ceremony will be on March 12th from 5:30 to 7:30 The Arts Center’s Artist Accelerator Program is excited to showcase the work of the most recent Artists in Residence. As part of their residency in The Arts Center’s Artist Accelerator Program, Kristie Potwora (painting and printmaking), Margot Dedrick (painting), Sabra Comins (mixed media and writing), and Shagufta Mulla (painting) exhibit their work in the Corrine Woodman Gallery. The Artist Accelerator Program is dedicated
to the professional development of established as well as emerging artists. In it, artists learn career-building skills that boost confidence, artistic abilities, and economic proficiency. The residency has provided these four artists with studio space at The Arts Center for four months, access to lectures and critiques, participation in artist talks, partnership with the Corvallis Arts Walk, and this exhibit in the Corrine Woodman Gallery. Show Dates are from February 25th to March 11th Artist Reception will be on Thursday, January 17, 5:30-7:30 pm SAVE THE DATE! Thursday February 13th is the next ArtBar at The Arts Center, an evening of creative cocktails and art related fun and games. Three or four local distillers will be on hand to serve up adult drinks made from their finest potent potables. The ArtShop will be open for last minute Valentine gifts for late shoppers. This event runs from 5pm to 8pm and is open to the public. See details at theartscenter.net. Corvallis Art Walk (CAW) will take place on February 20th and March 19th with all the regular stops in the Downtown Corvallis area. Go to www.corvallisartswalk.com for a list of venues. Art Classes: Are you interested in expanding your art skills or taking beginner lessons? The Arts Center offers a variety of classes and workshops ranging from after school culinary classes for kids to freestyle dance for adults. Class offerings change on a regular basis so check the schedule online at theartcenter.net / classes/ for listings. If you are a teaching artist and would like to propose a class, camp, or workshop please contact our Education Outreach Coordinator Jen Hernandez at Jenc@theartscenter.net. The LaSells Stewart Center at OSU will host Marine Food Webs: Drifters to Swimmers, an exhibit depicting sea life that may include algae, plants, and animals that live in the marine environment. This exhibit will be a parallel show to a special collection by invited artists who participated in a National Science Foundation funded Artist-at-Sea Residency Program that worked with scientists from OSU Hatfield’s Plankton Lab and UO's Sutherland Lab aboard four oceanographic research cruises. Show Dates are from Feb 3rd to March 12th
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Willamette Living Magazine February / March 2020
The Corvallis Folklore Society is now partnering with The Arts Center to host Local Folk, an open mic all acoustic event on the second Monday evening every month from 6:00 to 10:30pm at The Arts Center. The event is open to the public free of charge so stop in to appreciate a night of local talent.
CORVALLIS ARTS CENTER HOURS Noon to 5:30 pm Tuesday through Saturday Evenings for special events Phone 541-754-1551 www.theartscenter.net
