A gallery talk and tour will follow the luncheon. Call the Art Center for more information and to reserve a place. The visitor's very astute observation is most appropriate to keep in mind as the Center prepares for its annual juried exhibition, Open Show 2001 . In addition, it is a way to garner professional status or esteem. A juried exhibition is also an important step for artists, for it gives them an opportunity to compare their efforts with other area artists.
Most artists work in near isolation.
Creating art is generally a solitary endeavor intended for communication of an ideal or idea. The communication may be crystal clear or flawed. A juried exhibition is one method of determining whether an artist is successful at achieving understanding with his audience. Generally the only feedback an artist receives from the juror is the acceptance or rejection of the work for the exhibit. Our Open Show is unique, in that it records the juror's critiques of each piece and makes the critique available to the artists.