BAY CITY ARTS CENTER ARTISTS OF THE MONTH FEATURES LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHERS, OPENING RECEPTION FRIDAY NOV. 7 – Tillamook County Pioneer

The Third Annual Artist of the Month images exhibition kicks off at Bay City Art Center at 5:00 on Friday, November seventh. The present will run all through the month of November and can function native photographer Don Backman and different native photographers who’ve taken images programs provided at Tillamook Bay Community College.

The present may even function work by native mosaic trainer and Zentangle artist, JoAnn Critelli, and among the folks she has instructed. “Critelli has her own studio and does amazing glass work,” Backman defined.

In addition to Backman and Critelli as featured artists, the present additionally spotlights Tillamook County residents Brett Hurliman, John Garcia, Lonny Paul, Dana Carlson, Dana Aufdermauer, Romy Carver, and Katharine Beets-Bradley. “This is always a fun event,” Backman stated. It’s nice to see the work these people are exhibiting. They have actually grown as artists.”

Each yr, the present is open to anybody who has taken a category from Backman or Critelli, or an artwork class from TBCC. “I try to reach out to everyone who has successfully completed a class,” Backman stated. “That is easier said than done, but it is the only real criteria. The goal is to provide an opportunity to show their work, and a venue to sell work for those who want to.”

The opening reception is scheduled from 5 pm to 7 pm, Friday, November seventh on the Bay City Art Center, at 5680 A St, Bay City, OR 97107. “Some of these folks have done really well at the Tillamook County Fair,” Backman famous. “They have some amazing work. Come check it out.”