Posted on July 1, 2011 - by nshaw

Inaugural Art Exhibit Debuts at Portland Conference

Pictured are Emily Stevenson, Jessica Koch, and Jeremy Frusco

By Lori Rubeling

The inaugural NRHC student art exhibition, installed at the Eastland Hotel Gallery, welcomed many visitors. Seven of the twelve artists were able to attend the show, meet each other, and of course talk about their work with gallery visitors. I truly enjoyed meeting and spending time with Cara Constantino, Jeremy Frusco, Cameron Garrity, Jessica Koch, Stephanie Lyon, Brie Skinner, and Emily Stevenson. Our conversations deepened my appreciation of their work.

Joanna Gonsalves and I also met with Jennifer Hutchins the Portland First Friday Art Walk (http://www.firstfridayartwalk.com/) co-sponsor and Portland Arts & Cultural Alliance executive director. Jennifer’s interest in our exhibit was heartwarming. She also provided background information on how the City of Portland promotes its cultural events.

An archive of the NRHC Art Walk Exhibition can be viewed at http://nrhcartwalkexhibition.blogspot.com/.

Lori Rubeling is the exhibition curator and incoming NRHC Vice President.