Annual Women’s Exhibit to Open at Josephy Center
By Paul Hall on Thursday, February 17th, 2022 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
JOSEPH, OR – The Women’s Exhibit is an annual art show will open February 26th at the Josephy Center for Arts and Culture at 403 Main St. in Joseph Oregon. This year’s theme chosen by our curator Kolle Kahle Riggs is “An Invitation to the Lighter Side;” Artworks from women exploring humor and the joys that keep us going through challenging times. The exhibit will feature the artwork of 28 artists from the Pacific Northwest.
Kolle went to school for jewelry and metalsmithing. Her work ranges from Jewelry to sculpture as well as photography and watercolor painting. She often uses humor in her work. Kolle also loves the outdoors and finds many materials to make her work there. She has two rock tumblers and a decent pile of sticks and even more decent pile of rocks to use in her art. She also likes to fish but usually that means she comes home with more rocks.
2017“““““`First prize for the Topanga Canyon Gallery’s Annual Juried Open. $500 Topanga, CA
2015“““““`Master of Fine Art (MFA) Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
Cum Laude, Clore Graduate Scholarship
2011 “““““`Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA) California College of the Arts, Oakland, CA
Magna Cum Laude, Dean’s Scholar
Photo Credits:
Joan Sowada; Sunday Afternoon; Contemporary Quilt
Zanni Schauffler: Despair/Hope; Digital print
Tamara Stephas; Creativity (Walk Softly and Carry Art Supplies); Basswood, paintbrushes
Kathy Hunter; Fowl Fashionistas; ceramic sculpture
Roberta Lavadour; Love, Punky; Artist’s Book
