PushPin Show is looking sharp

The PushPin Show, Oregon Coast Council for the Arts’ annual community art exhibition, returns to the Newport Visual Arts Center this Sunday, Dec. 8.

An opening reception from 2 to 4 pm on Sunday will feature light refreshments and a performance from local women’s chorus The Sweet Adelines. Guests will be able to cast their vote for the show’s sought-after People’s Choice Award. Voting will continue throughout the exhibition. Last year’s winner of this honor was Rose James, for her piece entitled “Fall Color Redux.”

This is the 34th anniversary of the community-based show, which has been expanded to include not only work hung on gallery walls but also small three-dimensional pieces on pedestals.

Artists of all ages and experience levels are encouraged to participate, including beginners, emerging visual artists, established professionals, craftspeople, literary artists and hobbyists.

“The Visual Arts Center belongs to the community, and The Pushpin Show is an awesome display of the creative energy that is alive and well within Lincoln County,” said Newport Visual Arts Center Director Chasse Davidson. “At this show, we celebrate all skill levels and all ages coming together under one roof to marvel at what can be held with four pushpins or less. You never know what you might see at The PushPin Show, and the reception will surely be a sweet affair!”

The PushPin Show will run through January 5 in the Runyan Gallery at the Newport Visual Arts Center, located at 777 NW Beach Drive and open Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 4 pm. For more information, go to coastarts.org or call 541-265-6540.