Clatsop Community College
1653 Jerome, Astoria OR 97103
For immediate release: February 21, 2006
Contact: Teri Sund, (503) 338-2478

“THE BIG HEAD,” A Juried Exhibition

The Art Center Gallery at Clatsop Community College in Astoria will be exhibiting the work of area High School art students March 6th – March 31st. There will be an opening reception for the artists Tuesday, March 7th at 6:30 pm in the Art Center Gallery.
“The Big Head”, a juried exhibition of portraiture will include work from Astoria, Seaside and Ilwaco High School art students. Students from the art classes of teachers Nancy Spaan (Astoria), David LeHigh (Seaside) and Brigid Byrne (Ilwaco), have all been working over the past several months to create their own interpretation of what portraiture might be. The exhibit, a multi-media collection will include both painting and sculptural work.

The goals of this exhibition are to give developing, young artists a public space in which to exhibit their work while also encouraging the creative youth of our community to pursue their talents and interests on a professional level. There will be a scholarship awarded for “Best of Show”.

“The Big Head” will be on display at the Clatsop Community College Art Center Gallery March 6th – March 31st, with an opening reception for the artists being held Tuesday, March 7th at 6:30 pm. This event is free and open to the public. For further information please contact Bill Ittmann or Teri Sund at (503) 338-2478.