Auburn Arts -- September Art Classes & Exhibitions

September Art Classes & Gallery Exhibitions

ART CLASSES

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Artist Trust

Writing an Artist Statement with Artist Trust

Artist statements are hard to write, but they're an important tool for artists working in any discipline. In this workshop, you'll learn the basics of writing successful artist statements and create your own. By the end of the workshop, you'll have a solid statement to use for grant, residency, or fellowship applications, on your website, and/or in your portfolio.

Location: Auburn Community & Event Center Classroom
Instructor: Katy Hannigan - Artist Trust
Ages: 16+
Date: September 19, Wednesday, 6:00-8:00 PM
Fee: $5

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Watercolor Journaling

NEW! Watercolor Journaling

Learn how to capture a moment with ink and watercolor wash for the purpose of having a easy way to create on the go! This fun class will begin with simple drawings of still lifes and landscapes and then adding color and learning different techniques to create texture. If the weather permits we will will also go outside. All supplies are provided, no experience necessary, and each student will get to take home a travel watercolor journal to continue filling with artistic memories!

Location:  Auburn Community & Event Center Makerspace
Instructor: Dinah Rau
Ages: 14+
Date: September 19, Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 PM
Fee: $50 resident / $63 non-resident

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Intro to Glass Fusing

NEW! Intro to Glass Fusing

In this fun introduction to Glass Fusing, students will learn the tips and tricks to create one-of-a-kind kiln fused glass artworks! Learn to use frit, glass enamels and pre-fired glass to create 3 different glass pieces: a hanging triangle, square magnet and small wall hanging piece.

Following the class, the artwork will be fired by the artist in a kiln and will be available to pick-up the following week.

Location: Auburn Community & Event Center Makerspace
Instructor: Kris Vermeer
Ages: 12+
Date: September 26, Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Fee: $40 resident / $50 non-resident

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ART ON DISPLAY

City Hall Gallery:

City Hall:
25 W Main St 
Open Monday – Friday, 8 AM–5 PM

Tina Christiansen

August 30 - October 9

Tina Christiansen

The abstract and underwater paintings and scarves by Tina Christiansen are colorful and captivating, evoking a glimpse into another marine world. 


Community Center Gallery:

Community & Event Center:
910 Ninth Street SE
Open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 9 PM
Saturday, 8 AM - 4 PM

Gwen Lowery

August 27 - October 9

Gwen Lowery

Textile artist Gwen Lowery draws inspiration from the motion and colors of the aurora borealis. From this inspiration, Lowery has created a series of large 2- and 3-D pieces, including those that illustrate Aurora Corona, a dramatic eruption of color in the sky.”


Cheryl Sallee Gallery: 

Auburn Senior Center

808 Ninth ST SE
Monday–Friday, 8 AM –5 PM
Extended Hours: Monday–Wednesday, 5 PM – 9 PM

Teri Capp

July 12 - September 18

Teri Capp

Teri Capp creates very expressive paintings inspired by the landscape around her. By using acrylic, graphite and soft pastel on panel, canvas and paper, Capp attempts to “paint the atmosphere, form, and story of a place.”


Art on Main Gallery:

One Main St - sidewalk window-front gallery
Visible to the public 24/7

Pete Goldlust

July 9 - September 23

Pete Goldlust

Plant forms morph into animals, architecture takes flight, in artwork that is colorful, bright, vibrant and uplifting. Goldlust’s aim as a public artist is to work with communities to make their environments more engaging and beautiful, and to encourage the qualities of wonder, joy, and play.