Jazz-inspired exhibit opens at Josephy Center

Published 1:37 pm Monday, April 2, 2018

A new exhibit opens April 7 at the Josephy Center for Arts and Culture.

“Modes: Making Art, Jazz and History” opens with a reception from 7-9 p.m. at the center. The “Modes” exhibit explores connections between fine art prints, jazz, and Oregon’s cultural history. Works will complement the premiere performance of “From Maxville to Vanport,” April 13 at the OK Theater in Enterprise.

“Jazz musicians improvise independently but within a particular mode and structure to create a unified and unique performance. Print artists also experiment with a variety of modes to express their ideas visually,” said curator Jane Pagliarulo.

The Josephy Center is launching a print arts program. To inspire established and emerging artists, Pagliarulo has chosen a broad selection of prints that demonstrate the different ways that ink can be applied to paper.

Lostine print artist Nancy Clarke will conduct a walk-through of the exhibit for docents and interested people at 6:30 p.m., before the reception.

“This show includes work by some of Oregon’s top artists,” said Cheryl Coughlan, executive director.

It includes the work of two winners of the Governor’s Arts Award — Avie Smith and George Johanson — and winners of Oregon’s high award for print artists will also be shown.

The exhibit runs through May 28. Information about jazz performances and print-making classes can be found at www.josephy.org.

The exhibit is sponsored in part by the Oregon Cultural Trust and Collins Foundation.