Free public talk on the "Northwest Expressions" exhibit

Local artist and exhibition juror Anne Pfeiffer will give a free talk Saturday, Aug. 1, on how she chose the works in Northwind Art’s current show.

Titled “Northwest Expressions,” the exhibit gathers 49 creations — ranging from sculpture to photography — at Northwind’s Jeanette Best Gallery.

Pfeiffer will give a short talk and discussion at 3 p.m. in the gallery at 701 Water St. The public is welcome, questions are encouraged, and more information is found at NorthwindArt.org under the Exhibitions and Activities heading.

Artists across Washington state and Oregon entered hundreds of artworks in the “Northwest Expressions” show this past spring. Using a point system to jury them all, Pfeiffer looked not only for mastery of the artist’s chosen medium, but also creativity with that medium.

“In my talk, I’ll explain a few pieces, and what pushes each piece beyond others in the same medium,” she said.

Gallery visitors are invited also to cast their votes for their favorite works in "Northwest Expressions" in the People's Choice Award ballot box. The show is open through Aug. 10. Gallery hours are 12 noon to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Mondays, plus 5-8 p.m. for first-Saturday Art Walk on Aug. 1.