The 35th Annual Emeryville Art Exhibition features over 200 artworks of 87 artists, both established and emerging, who live or work in Emeryville. Works include paintings, sculpture, photographs, textiles, ceramics, and poetry. Artworks were selected by jurors Kathleen Hanna, independent curator and exhibition designer; Rory Padeken, curator San Jose Museum of Art; and Jan Watten, founder and curator Gray Loft Gallery, Oakland. Here are just a few of our thoughts.
“We are happy to be back in the ‘real’ world with a huge exhibition of work – the largest number of works in our 35-year history – all by Emeryville artists,” said Kathleen Hanna, exhibition curator and juror. “Some bright new artists will be showing this year as well as exciting new works from some of the artists who have exhibited in the past.”
“I am delighted to have been part of the jury for this year's art exhibition and to see the incredible range of artworks submitted,”commented juror Rory Padeken. “The selected artworks represent a tiny sliver of the immense artistic talent that is found in Emeryville. All the artists who put forth their work for consideration are to be commended for their steadfast pursuit of their art.”
“Emeryville is synonymous with art - as this city is home to many extraordinary artists,” said juror Jan Watten. “This is evident in the great depth and astonishing array of art that was submitted this year. I was very impressed with the caliber of work entered and was delighted to be involved in the selection process.”
Kathleen Hanna
Curator
Jurors
Kathleen Hanna, Curator
Rory Padeken
Jan Watten