POAC members feted with exhibit

For almost 40 years, Pend Oreille Arts Council has been the premier arts organization in Bonner County. Membership has steadily grown over the years, and now the population of talented artists has hit the century mark. Yes, over 100 local artists are now members of POAC and exhibiting their art at various locations around the area.

To celebrate this milestone, POAC is exhibiting at least one piece of art from each of its participating artist members at Columbia Bank, 414 Church, opening on Friday, March 17 with a reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The public is invited to see this diverse, multi-media show.

“It’s rewarding for POAC to have this many artists exhibiting together,” Carol Deaner, POAC president said. “I’m excited to see so much diversity. From fiber art to print making to collages to sculptures intermingled with traditional oil, watercolor and acrylic paintings, this show is phenomenal. We have a stable of tremendously talented artists in this small town!”

Arts administrator Hannah Combs agreed with Deaner and suggested that with so many artists participating in this town that just about everyone should know one or two.

Information: artinsandpoint.org or 208-263-6139