Coral art show is reefer rad-ness

For the past two years, a team of Pacific Northwest fabric artists have been building a coral reef one stitch at a time. And group members will display the fruits of their labors this Friday, Sept. 22, when the PNW Community Coral Reef Project unveils its installation at the Lincoln City Cultural Center.

Involving two solid years of sore backs and fingers, this room-sized fiber art coral reef is the work of more than 100 crocheters, knitters and felters. Working together, the artists produced corals and marine creatures to celebrate the diverse ecosystem of the coral reef and educate viewers about the effects of climate change and pollution.

Friday’s opening reception will run from 5 to 7 pm with a free screening of the OSU documentary “Saving Atlantis” at 7 pm. The installation will be on display through November 16.

For more information, go to www.coralknitfiberarts.com or email reef curator Christina Harkness at christinaharkness68@gmail.com.