CORVALLIS, Ore. - A decade of supporting community art will be celebrated this month when the 10th annual Community Art Show comes to Oregon State University's Giustina Gallery in The LaSells Stewart Center. The show takes place July 20 through Aug. 21.

A reception will take place on Thursday, July 23, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the gallery of the center, which is located at 875 S.W. 26th St., Corvallis. Light hors d'oeuvres and a cash wine bar will be available.

The Community Art Show provides a venue for artists from around the community and helps them become established in the art world. Over the years, the show has helped many blossom from beginners to well-established artists. As a non-juried exhibit, artists of any skill level can participate, and pieces range from children's drawings to veteran artists' work.

All artists are limited to one piece per person of any medium. The deadline to submit and drop off artwork is Thursday, July 16. Submission criteria are available online at http://oregonstate.edu/lasells/10th-community-show

"We really want to encourage more participation in this art show, as it is such a wonderful opportunity to present works of any medium," said Tina Green-Price, curator for Giustina Gallery, "I believe that because this is such an accepting environment of all artists, skill levels and mediums, it has really contributed to the growing attendance and participation over the past two years."

Charles Kelly, a community member and local artist, said he greatly values the annual Community Art Show.

"I love painting and I love sharing the process with my family and others," Kelly said. "The annual Community Art Show is the perfect forum to make this happen. For the last two years I have helped each of my six grandchildren (all age 6 and younger) create and exhibit their own masterpieces for this exhibition." 

For more information on the gallery, visit www.oregonstate.edu/lasells/gallery.

Story By: 

Amanda Anderson, 541-737-2401

Source: 

Tina Green-Price, 541-737-2402; [email protected]

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