Women’s Panel

VBlast, Wheels of the Lord

In conjunction with the current exhibit and International Women’s Day, Confluence Gallery & Art Center will hold a panel discussion on Saturday, March 29th. The purpose of this panel is to introduce women who are involved in a diverse range of careers and offer an arena for the audience to engage in questions and open communication. Panel members include:

GreerMaier, scientist
Sam Thrasher, farmer
Ashley Thrasher, fire fighter
Penny Smith, hospice nurse
Kelly Edwards, academic
Anna Tolin, defense attorney
Sarah Brown, full-time mother
Margot Page, author
Laura Love, musician

Doors will open at 5:30pm. The guided discussion will begin at 6pm. Finger food and refreshments will be served. This is a free event, although a small donation will be requested for refreshments.

The Loovre

Matthew Armbrust, Conspicuous Flask

The job of an exhibit curator is not easy. The role is almost political in nature - deciding which artists to include in each exhibit, how and where to hang the submitted work. Curators must take into consideration whether each artist's work fits within the exhibit theme, if the work is the quality sought for that show, and how likely it is that the piece will sell.

Curators periodically run into the difficult decision of not including an artist in a show. Another challenge is how to display each piece (which essentially defines the show) in a way that both honors the piece and gives it sufficient spotlight that may result in a sale.

Interestingly, although some artists are insulted by having their work hung in the bathroom, it generates a large number of sales. Humorous, yes. However, consider this: not only is bathroom foot traffic high, but visitors take time to look at each piece while using the toilet.

To solve the issue of which art piece to hang in the bathroom, Confluence has decided to open a second gallery: The Loovre. The bathroom will function as a separate gallery space, and Confluence will ask artists to submit work specifically for that space. Each installation will coincide with the gallery's main exhibit.

In conjunction with the upcoming exhibit Raven, Confluence will hold a Grande Opening for The Loovre, featuring the work of local potter Matthew Armbrust with an installation called "Phases of the Moon."

The opening reception is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 4-8pm. The show will run through May 31.

Raven

Judith Smith, Texas Two Step

What comes into your mind when you think of Ravens?

These corvid birds are a common sight in the Methow Valley and have been described as intelligent, playful, quarrelsome, a trickster, a powerful symbol and subject of mythology, folklore, art and literature for thousands of years.

This intriguing bird has inspired Mary Lou McCollum and Suzi Jennings to curate “Raven” at Confluence Gallery and Art Center this spring. Come see how a few selected local and regional artists will explore this theme, giving a tribute to this mysterious and majestic  friend of the Methow.

Opening preview party and artist reception: Saturday, April 26 , 4-8pm. The show will run through May 31.

2014 Trashion Show!

It’s spring and the snow is melting. Dog toys might be re-emerging in your yard. Perhaps you’re in the mood to purge so will probably plunge into your children’s room, your closet or shed, and create a large pile to haul off to the senior center. You might even gather enough stuff for a yard sale.

Wait!!

Confluence Gallery and Art Center is holding its 4th annual Trashion Show on Saturday, May 10th, 7-10pm (doors open at 6pm) at the Twisp Community Center.

Instead of holding a yard sale, why not design fashion out of trash, enter your outfit into the Trashion show for the chance to win a prize? With your $20 Designer ($10 student) fee you could win:
Grande Prize $150
Youth Award $50
Over (age) 55 Award $50
People's Choice Award $50

Do you have a closet lined with old ties? Is your shed filled with copper wire, bicycle tubes, chicken wire, or snow fencing? Maybe you have collections of corks, bottle caps, old CDs, tin cans, magazines, toilet paper rolls, or gum wrappers. You name it – your junk can be up-cycled into a wearable, even functional, outfit. This is your chance to create an entirely unique piece of art and watch as it makes its way down the runway, strutting to the tunes of DJ Noah Ashford, hundreds of spectators applauding your design!

Contact Confluence Gallery if you’re interested in being a designer – the deadline is May 1!

Ticket prices for the event are $15 per person (ages 13+). Limited VIP seating is available for $35 which includes a table seat by the judges and a free drink of your choice.

This event is brought to you by Confluence Gallery & Art Center, sponsored by Blue Star Coffee Roasters, WasteWise, and Methow Recycles. Also supporting the event are Twisp River Suites, Freestone Inn and Peligro.

Art Parties for Kids!

We have two art parties for kids coming up next week. We hope you will join us!

1) March 20 – Painting with Watercolors with Deidre Cassidy

2) March 21 – Spring Is Here! Abstract Chaos with Margaret Kingston


12:30-4:30pm both days

Cost: $35 per day for the first artist in the family, $30 for each additional artist.

Age: 2nd-6th graders

Confluence has scheduled parties to coincide with professional days, early release and school holidays. Party fees cover instructor and basic supply costs. The party themes offer something for everyone, and we sincerely hope you’ll offer your child new and fun ways to expand their brain power!!

Registration: Call Confluence Gallery @ 997-2787 (payment required to secure a spot)

Maximum 10 artists per party. Sign up now – spaces will fill quickly!