E U G E N E C E L E B R AT I O N 2011
Piercy’s Picks
and More
Eugene’s most mayoral art show
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BEER, FOOD, LIVE MUSIC, etc.
Come to the arts party!
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Mayor’s Art Show is a Eugene Celebration tradition. No, it doesn’t
mean the walls of the Jacobs Gallery will be covered with Kitty Piercy’s
watercolors — the Mayor’s Art Show is a juried selection of work by
some of Lane County’s fi nest visual artists.
“It’s a cool community event and it’s good exposure,” says
photographer Claire Flint, who has displayed work in the show for two years
running.
This year, three jurors from the community selected the work of 46 artists
from a pool of 270 entries. “Anyone can enter who is 18 or older,” says Jacobs
Gallery director Beverly Soasey. “The goal is to select quality work, but the
goal is to also try and get a variety and balance. We’re looking for a mix.”
There are no stipulations for style, medium or form when evaluating entries,
Soasey explains. “I’m really amazed these are all people from the area, really
nice work,” she says of this year’s show.
The opening ceremonies will be held in the Hult Center lobby at 5:30 pm
Thursday, Aug. 25 and will feature the music of Mood Area 52 as well as an
appearance by Mayor Piercy. Local arts journalist and arts consultant Fred
Crafts will be master of ceremonies at both the opening reception and awards
presentation. Cash prizes will go to the three Juror’s Choice and Best of Show
awards, while non-cash prizes will go to recipients of the Mayor’s Choice, the
Director’s Choice and the Jacobs Gallery Board President Choice awards.
Starting opening night, the community can vote for favorite pieces, and the
Viewer’s Choice award will be presented at the First Friday Art Walk Sept. 2 at
the Jacobs Gallery.
The Mayor’s Art Show runs Aug. 25 through Oct. 8, in the Jacobs Gallery at
the Hult Center. — William Kennedy
160 Fabulous Artists!
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Free admission!
Free Corvallis Transit Bus Service
all weekend long!
268 madison st., eug.
September 24 & 25, 2011
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Free parking and shuttle bus
from Avery Square!
NEW: Eco-Smart Food Court
Food Drive for Linn-Benton Food Share
PixelCraft @ the MAC
Service animals ok.
No pets allowed
Continuous Main Stage Music
Wine Tasting U Art Discovery Zone &
Children’s Stage U Saturday Night
Street Dance U 5k & 10k run
For complete festival info:
www.corvallisfallfestival.com
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