Arts of the Terrace has experienced several changes in its 28-year history, but the focus remains unchanged: to enrich the community through the arts. The juried show continues now through Saturday, Oct. 7 at the city’s Library Complex.
In 1978 the first annual arts show opened at the former Mountlake Terrace Junior High School gymnasium. Since then, the event has taken place in several different locations, including Mountlake Terrace High School, Cedar Plaza Shopping Center and the library, expanding from two days to an eight-day event. Each year the show attracts an increasing number of local and regional artists.
“Bringing art and cultural activities to the community is our joy and we believe it enhances all our daily lives,” said Sharron Berwick, Mountlake Terrace Arts Commission chair.
The weeklong event, co-sponsored by the Mountlake Terrace Arts Commission and Friends of the Arts, features four categories of artwork, including paintings, prints and drawings, photography, 3-dimensional art and calligraphy. This year’s jurors include professional painter and educator Dan Neish; fine arts photographer and educator Michael Whitmarsh; metal artist Lynne Hull; and calligraphy artist and instructor Susan Russell.
At a special artists and patrons preview Sept. 29, awards were given in the four general categories, along with ribbons for honorable mentions and a “Best of Show” honor selected by the Mountlake Terrace Arts Commission. Visitors to the show still have an opportunity to vote for the People’s Choice Award and Children’s Choice Award; winners will be selected Saturday, Oct. 7 by popular vote of public viewing and presented at the conclusion of the art show.
All artwork is for sale, and a percentage of the profits benefit the Mountlake Terrace Arts Commission.
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