Coastal Arts Guild and American Easel are excited to announce the opening of their 3rd annual exhibit featuring new works on wood panels. 10 x 10: Celebrating Creativity will be on display in the Upstairs Gallery at Newport Visual Arts Center (the VAC) from April 17 – May 26, 2024.

This unique show features brand new, multidisciplinary works of art from community artists. Each begins with identical 10” x 10” wood panels as their base, but what they do from that point is entirely up to them. The show will feature a variety of mediums – from acrylics to mixed media, fabric collage, linoleum print, and more.

Not only visually beautiful, but the exhibition also doessomething beautiful – it provides funding for VAC needs. Artists purchased their base panels, and that money will fuel VAC initiatives. The sale of completed pieces, however, will benefit artists directly and fully. When a visitor purchases a completed panel from the exhibition, one hundred percent of the price will go directly to its creator.

“The 10 x 10 show gives artists an opportunity to share the vast variety of their mediums and styles with the public while simultaneously supporting improvements at VAC,” said Chasse Davidson, VAC director. “We’re grateful to the Coastal Arts Guild and feel fortunate to have their support. Their volunteer contributions help keep our galleries accessible to the public, and their monthly Tea & Talk provides a platform of introduction for visiting artists.”

An opening reception for this exhibit will take place on Saturday, April 20th  from 2-4pm in the Upstairs Gallery at the VAC. Light refreshments will be served, and an award ceremony will reveal which pieces were selected by official judges.

Exhibits at Newport Visual Arts Center (VAC) are free to the public and can be viewed most Wednesdays through Sundays, from 12pm – 4pm, at 777 NW Beach Drive in Newport. For more information, visit www.coastarts.org/events/10x10