Artists Interpret 'The Power of Word'

“The Power of WORD,” a theme show judged by Art Historian Richard West, will be on exhibit May 19 through June 30 in Reynolds Gallery. An independent curator, West is the former director of both the Santa Barbara Museum of Art and the Frye Museum in Seattle. An artists’ reception, open to the public, is 4-6 p.m. May 19 in the college Art Center, on the lower Westmont campus.

English Professor Marilyn McEntyre will give a lecture, “Loving Words,” in conjunction with the exhibition at 4 p.m., May 19 in the Art Center room 101.

Artists may use any media to interpret of a combination of letters, phrases or expressions. A remark, comment or even the representation of letters or sounds can serve as inspiration.
All artists residing in the Tri-County area are eligible to enter. Submissions will be received at Reynolds Gallery 9 a.m.- 12 p.m., Saturday, May 14 . There is a $20 entry fee and a maximum of three entries per artist.

For more information or an entry form, contact the Art Center at (805) 565-6162 or e-mail htalkin@westmont.edu. For directions to campus, visit the college Web site at www.westmont.edu.