Anniversary Party & Artist Reception

Friday, May 26th | 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Fundraising raffle, refreshments, live music

Exhibition Dates: May 26 - July 6, 2017

This annual gathering of OGS students and Members celebrates the transformation art can bring to our lives. A diverse collection of creative acts, made by a diverse collection of art-makers.

ABOUT THE CELEBRATION: Open Ground Studios is celebrating four years of connecting, learning and practicing art in community. Please join us for our 4th Anniversary and Student & Member Exhibition. In addition to honoring the artists at the opening reception, our guests will enjoy refreshments, an anniversary cake, live music and a fundraising raffle boasting art supplies and a variety of enticing gifts and services. Open Ground Studios is located at 1230 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA. The event is free and open to the public.

ABOUT THE EXHIBITION: This year’s celebration highlights the growth, diversity, and wellspring of personal expression that flows from creative adults when they are given the opportunity, space and guidance to practice making art. are the distinguished curators for this exhibition. The exhibition includes abstract and representational paintings, prints, drawings, and works on paper, curated by distinguished artists Bob Rocco (Printmaker) and Kim Campbell (Painter). We are proud to be a catalyst for the development of a creative life for many of our students and members and are excited to showcase works of art made by professionals as well as people who have never exhibited their creations in a public venue. The exhibition will run from May 26 – July 6, 2017.

PARTICIPATING ARTISTS:

Ann Nall

Barry Rowley

Carol Diggory Shields

Corinn Hillstrom

Deb Burke

Debra Ferreboeuf

Erin Hunter

Gabriela Zubieta

Helen MacKinlay

Jane Gregorius

Janis O'Driscoll

Kristen Wheeler

Lila Staples Thorsen

Marie Murphy

Renata Abma

Robert Voss

Ron Rice

Terese Garcia

Tinna Dinesen

Valerie Sansom

Gretchen Flesher

Andrea Monroe

Ruby Nightingale

About the OGS Gallery

Our intimate exhibition space mounts 7 exhibitions per year. We are open to proposals from OGS members for solo and group shows. Contact us for more information.

"I love the community of artists and printers at Open Ground Studios. I instantly felt at home in the printshop. This feeling was strengthened when I spent a day printing in the beautiful facility, as people came by and offered friendly support." Cindy Davis

“I am continuously and deeply rewarded by the environment here and my personal art practice has become infinitely richer as I've been encouraged by both new friends and relative strangers, and have been mentored by amazingly talented artists. This place is a wellspring not just of art, but of inspiration and belonging." Corinn Hillstrom