On Display

Ghosts from the Machine
Paintings by Valerie Patterson

On display June 21 - July 19, 2008
Opening Reception: Sat., June 21 at 7 pm

Creative Spirit is pleased to present “Ghosts From the Machine,” an exhibit featuring the artwork of artist Valerie Patterson. The exhibit will be on display June 21st through July 19th. An opening reception will be held Saturday, June 21st at 7 pm.

Valerie Patterson grew up in Ogdensburg, NY along the St. Lawrence River. She attended SUNY Potsdam and holds a BA in Studio Art with a concentration in Painting and a Masters degree in Education. Patterson has extensively exhibited her award-winning watercolor paintings nationally and internationally as well as regionally in both juried group and solo shows. As well as being a full-time artist, Patterson has been teaching at full-time for the past 23 years.

Patterson combines both photorealism and surrealism in her work to evoke images at once comfortingly familiar and unsettlingly strange. While her painting often reflect elements of the personal, she strives to imbue each with a social consciousness as well, creating images that provoke action, thought and a sense of commonality.

The public is invited to attend the opening reception Saturday, June 21st at 7 pm. Refreshments will be provided. To find out more about the show, check out our website at www.spiritofcreativity.com. Creative Spirit Art Center is located at 6 Raymond Street, off Market Street in downtown Potsdam. Look for us right around the corner from the University Bookstore. For more information, please call (315) 265-3949 or email creative_spirit_art_center@yahoo.com.

Coming Soon

Annual Community Exhibit

On display July 25 - August 16
Opening Reception: Fri., July 25 at 7 pm

Creative Spirit Community Art Center invites you to participate in the upcoming Community Exhibit, an open community show that will take place from July 25th – August 16th. This non-juried, multi-media exhibit will celebrate the diverse talents of the North Country’s local artists.

All forms of media are welcome, including oil, watercolor, photography, sculpture and fiber. There are no subject restrictions; however, work submitted should meet the following requirements:

1. All work must be original.
2. Framed work should be wired and ready to hang.
3. The artist must be able to display the work for the entire duration of the show.
4. Each piece submitted must have a tag attached to the back with the title of the piece, the price if for sale, and the artist’s name.

If you would like to participate in this show, please bring submissions to Creative Spirit Community Art Center between July 15th and July 22nd during business hours. Submission guidelines and entry forms can be found at Creative Spirit or can be printed via the links found below.

The exhibit will open on Friday, July 25th with an opening reception at 7 pm. The artists and public are invited to attend.

Prospectus
Gallery Entry Form