For Immediate Release

Contact: Amy Bolton, Public Information Officer       
Office:  623-882-7053
amy.bolton@goodyearaz.gov

Mingle with the creators of displayed works

Goodyear hosts art receptions

 
Follow Your Art, Jr. Artists Reception
Thursday, Aug. 31
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren Street, C-101
Artwork on display: Aug. 19 - Sept. 30

Big and Small Artists Reception
Thursday, Sept. 14
5:30 – 7 p.m.
Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren Street, C-101
Artwork on display: Sept. 4 – Nov. 30

Goodyear, Ariz. (Aug. 21, 2017) – The Goodyear Arts & Culture Commission will host two artists’ receptions at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren Street.

On Thursday, Aug. 31 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., an event will laud the creative teens who participated in the summer ‘Follow Your Art Jr.’ program. The teens’ creative works will be on display Aug. 19 through Sept. 30 in the teen section.

Offered in partnership with Catitude Gallery, the free summer series of classes provided high school art students the opportunity to prepare for entry into college or university art programs. Awards will be presented at 6:15 p.m. during the open house style reception that will include light refreshments and live entertainment.

On Thursday, Sept. 14 from 5:30 to 7 p.m., a reception will kick off the fine art exhibition titled ‘Big and Small’ that includes pieces smaller than 10” x 10” or larger than 30” x 36” bending the viewer’s perception of the world around them. The creative works will be on display Sept. 4 through Nov. 30 in the library.

For more information, visit www.goodyearaz.gov/arts or call 623-882-7530.

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About the Arts in Goodyear
Adding to the sense of community, public art is on display throughout the city’s public spaces. To enhance the quality of life, Goodyear hosts a series of special events to engage the public in the arts such as: Lakeside Music Fest; Chalk Art in the Park; Hot Coffee Art Lectures; the Library Lecture Series; and the Mayor’s Select Art Contest. With a commitment to furthering art education, the city partners with school districts to cultivate awareness and appreciation of the arts in classrooms.

The Arts and Culture Commission was established in 2006 by the Goodyear City Council to create a distinct sense of place and cultural destination by integrating art into public spaces. Goodyear’s public art program promotes arts and cultural excellence in coordination with the private sector and other governmental agencies to increase awareness of the contributions of arts and culture to our economy and quality of life. The Goodyear Arts & Culture Commission provides leadership in developing a community identity through the arts that embraces, celebrates and unites all of our diverse histories, beliefs, cultures, and aspirations. 
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