Southwestern readies for Celebration of the Arts

The visual arts and literature will be featured during the Southwestern Oregon Community College Celebration of the Arts from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday in Eden Hall on the Coos Bay campus.

The annual Student Art Exhibit – the culmination of the academic year in the Southwestern Art Department – will be on display in the Eden Hall Fine Art Gallery. The exhibit showcases students’ work in a variety of media and includes many extraordinary pieces that demonstrate the unique learning environment of the College art classes. Area residents and established artists comprise a significant portion of each class, and their work contributes to a rich and varied visual experience. This exhibit will continue through June 7. A separate display of Cone 10 stoneware by students and faculty also will be available for purchase from 3 to 8 p.m. on Friday at the ceramics lab in Eden Hall, Room 5.

A literary performance also is scheduled from 6 to 7 p.m. in Eden Hall, Room 1. Sponsored by the Southwestern literary journal, The Beacon, local authors and students of the creative writing program will read selections from their works. Pieces will include compelling and dramatic performances of monologues, short stories and poems. This year’s edition of The Beacon will be available for purchase.

Eden Hall Fine Art Gallery is located on the north side of the Southwestern campus. Nearby parking is available in parking lots 2 and 3. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Press Release Date: May 16, 2007