A new exhibit, “Celebrating Artistic Diversity,” featuring the eclectic work of Arlon Gilliland, debuts at the Newport Visual Arts Center this Saturday, Jan. 7, and runs through Feb. 25.
The multidisciplinary exhibit is a celebration of Gilliland’s creative diversity and inventive style, inviting viewers on a journey through his variety and ease of play in mark and mask-making. Gilliland does it all: acrylic, watercolor, drawings, realistic, abstract, collage, ceramic masks, and even masks crafted from paper rolls.
While Gilliland clearly has an affinity for creating his own art, he is also passionate about helping other artists learn and grow. A seasoned instructor, having taught art on the Oregon coast for more than a quarter century, Gilliland will be leading two upcoming classes at the VAC. The first, on paper tube mask-making, will take place Jan. 28, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. ($10). The second, a two-day class on air-dry clay masks, runs Feb. 11 and 18, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. ($12). Both classes are suitable for adults and youth ages 6 and older (with an adult accompanying them), and all materials will be included.
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