Do you have your ticket – that Annual Gala replacement for The Arts Center, or TAC, is upon us, and it is a departure from years past. The vibe is in the title, Disco Lounge Art Bar, and it may be worth the price of admission just to see how they’ve decked out their main gallery for the event, which is set for 5:30 pm, Thursday, Oct. 3.
Beyond the palette teases and ear candy, the 8×8 Exhibit and Sale makes a return alongside the disco, and it runs for a few days after too. This large selection of smaller frameables has become a favorite among artists, and it’s worth more than just a passing peek.
The month also brings a new exhibit to the Corrine Woodman Gallery, Daily Sanctuary from Angel Black. The Transformation / Reclamation main gallery exhibit from artists Daniela Naomi Molnar and Lee Emma Running continues to almost the end of the month and features a companion poetry reading midmonth.
Without further ado, the details…
DISCO LOUNGE ART BAR and 8X8 ART BENEFIT
Thursday, October 3, 2024, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Tickets are still available for this highly anticipated fundraising event, which is replacing the annual Gala for this year. For look and feel, think TAC gallery transformed into an exclusive party venue with DJ and disco lights and the Corvallis art world’s movers and shakers present and partying.
The Disco Lounge Art Bar still includes the TAC’s one-of-a-kind 8×8 artworks for purchase and special items for silent auction bidding. The invite is to relive that groovy 70’s vibe with fellow art enthusiasts – and it does sound like a great time.
To purchase VIP tickets, enjoy the open bar and get early 8×8 access: Doors will open at 5:30 pm for all ticket holders. Bidding and purchasing begin for VIP ticket holders at 5:30 pm; General Admission 6 pm; and the general public at 8 pm. Small bites and alcohol will be served and attendees must be at least 21 years old.
Post event bidding and purchases close at 5 pm, October 10. Art pick-up starts noon, Friday, October 11.
So, dust off your funky threads – and we’ll see you at the exclusive TAC Art Bar Disco Lounge! Click here to register.
MAIN GALLERY: Transformation / Reclamation, Daniela Naomi Molnar & Lee Emma Running
Through sustained inquiry and sensorial collaboration with a continuously shifting world, Place and Time are honored and reimagined in the works of Transformation / Reclamation. With paintings, sculpture, and poetry, artists Daniela Naomi Molnar and Lee Emma Running invite healing through the actions of witness, mourning, and immersion in beauty. The work seeks to shift perspectives from despair to creative possibility, from trauma to wonder, from isolation to purpose.
- Thursday, October 17, 6 – 7 PM | Poetry Reading with Daniela Naomi Molnar
- Last exhibition day, October 26, 2024
CORRINE WOODMAN GALLERY: Annual 8×8 Gallery and Exhibition
Ninety-three artists donated one-hundred-thirty-four artworks from six Oregon counties, Hawaii, Idaho, and even Italy. Interestingly, eight artists submitted 3D work – and twelve artists have participated all six years.
Artists C. Lill Ahrens, Rinee Merritt and Amy Osborne have participated in The Arts Center’s 8×8 Show EVERY year. Listen on Spotify to the most recent episode of TAC Makes: A Podcast to learn about their approach to art making, and how the 8×8 Show ignites their creativity and connects them to community. Click here to learn more.
- Runs October 1 – October 11, 2024
- Thursday, October 3, 5:30 – 7 PM | Disco Lounge ArtBar, 8×8 Benefit Sale opens
- Thursday, Ocboter 10 | Final day to purchase 8×8 Art
- Friday, October 11, 12 – 5 PM | 8×8 Pick-up
CORRINE WOODMAN GALLERY: Daily Sanctuary, Angel Black
With her exhibition Daily Sanctuary, Angel Black invites you to reconsider your daily routines in the context of ritual and transformation. Through this exhibition, Black pulls you into her version of sanctuary using softly articulated figures and visceral sculptures. Her work challenges the line between routine and ritual, while exploring the deeply personal aspects of life that take place behind the closed doors. Click here for more information.
- October 15 – November 6, 2024
- Thursday, October 17, 5:30 – 7 PM | Artist Reception
POETRY READING: Daniela Naomi Molnar, Thursday October 17, 5:30 PM
Join this gathering in The Arts Center’s Main Gallery for a free and compelling evening of poetry and conversation. Transformation / Reclamation artist, Daniela Naomi Molnar will read from her award winning book, CHORUS, as well from two forthcoming new books starting at 6 PM. Drinks and snacks will be served starting at 5:30 PM. Read more about Molnar’s work here.
2nd Saturday Art Day
Spooky Season Prints: Join us in the Main Gallery where we’ll be using stamp foam to create spooky season prints. All ages and experience levels welcome. FREE. Click here to learn more.
- Saturday, October 12, 1 – 4 PM
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