First Show 2012
The inaugural exhibit took place in 2010. “First Show” features residents of the greater Estes Valley, including the communities of Estes Park, Glen Haven and Allenspark. To qualify, artists are showing their work in the CAC’s facility in West Park Center for the first time. The exhibition features a variety of 2 and 3-dimensional works in a diverse mix of subjects and sizes. A majority of the work is available for sale, with a few items on loan from the artists’ personal collections.
The 2012 collection features a variety of technique and styles including Fiber: quilted and applied design and felted; Painting: in oil, pastel and acrylic; Photography using infra red, high dynamic range and composite techniques; Drawing in graphite and ink; and Sculpture: bronze, ceramic and polymer clay on wood.
Subject matter ranges from traditional western landscape and portraiture to abstract design and Asian influence.
The 2012 exhibition participating artists include:
Linda Beach, Fiber/Quilting
Sheila Brennen, Fiber/Quilting
Pauline Bustamante, Contemporary Fiber Art
Marty Yochum Casey, Sculpture/Polymer on Wood and Ceramics
Derek Fortini, Painting/Oil
Nicholas Howson, Ceramics
Mary Hunter, Painting/Pastel
Peter Irish, Painting/Drawing, Acrylic, Collage, Pen & Ink
Dustin Kellogg, Drawing/Graphite, Pencil & Ink
Bonnie Kershner/Oil
Dennis King, Sculpture/Bronze
Bill McNamara, Painting/Oil
R. Lake, Painting/Oil
E. Mills, Painting/Oil
River, Painting/Acrylic
Marilyn Saunders, Fiber/Counted Cross Stitch
Paul Saunders, Photography
Kathy Snyders, Fiber/Felting
Rip Tragle/Photography
G. Wigler, Photography
Annegret Wroblewski, Painting/Acrylic
“Our goal is to launch the 22nd year with the new artists’ work”, explains CAC director/curator Lynda Vogel. “Estes Park is home to many talented artists, and we want to showcase the wide range of talent, and start the new year with great enthusiasm for the visual and performing arts. Each year we have been delighted with the diversity and level of accomplishment submitted by the participating artists, and the 2012 show is no exception. We hope the public will join in the celebration by viewing this exhibition”.
The opening reception will feature music by Estes Park pianist Cynthia Hoyle, who will perform a variety of contemporary and Broadway selections on the CAC’s 1930 Baldwin grand piano.
“First Show” festivities will continue with an Open House on January 14 and 15. The CAC will be serving hot chocolate and distributing the 2012 Winter Art Walk maps during the Estes Park Winter Festival. The show will remain on display through February 12, 2012.
Gallery hours are 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM daily, with ours extended to 8:00 PM on Saturday January 14. There is no admission to view the current exhibition.
For more information call the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park at 970-586-9203, e-mail info@estesarts.com or visit www.EstesArts.com.
In 2012, the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park continues to serve for over 21 years as a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization in the greater Estes Valley. A portion of all proceeds from art sales in the gallery go back into visual and performing arts programs that benefit persons of all ages.
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