Olympic College Art Gallery Participates in Bremerton Art Walk

October 7^th marks the grand opening of The Gallery at OC. Visual artists from around Kitsap and Mason counties were selected to show their work at this event scheduled during Bremerton’s Art Walk.  The first show called “Convergence Zone” includes selected works from artists Karen Mittet, Angie Canavan, Frank Carsey, Alan Newberg, Michelle Van Berkom, Dena Scott, Pat Moriarty, Gwen Guidici, Christine Thompson, and Debra Estensen.

The grand opening reception for The Gallery at OC starts 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, 2011 at Art building A on Olympic College’s Bremerton campus. See a map of the location online at: http://apps.olympic.edu/CampusMap/?b=ART.

The closing reception takes place the following month during the First Friday Art Walk at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, 2011.  

The Gallery at OC welcomes the public to attend both events free of charge.

The Gallery at OC strives to be a leader in the presentation of contemporary visual arts in Kitsap County, while also providing the students of Olympic College with training in the essential skills of arts management, display, and marketing. The gallery will encourage a broadened and informed perspective of visual arts throughout the campus and greater community by offering diverse and rigorously curated exhibits in varied media and styles ranging from traditional to experimental. Through thoughtful, stimulating presentation and community engagement, the gallery will support the careers of visual artists, foster creativity and artistic excellence, and educate our viewing audience.

For more information, please contact Marie Weichman at mweichman@olympic.edu or 360-475-7287.