2019 OCAF Members’ Show Opening Reception
July 26, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
| FreeOCAF PRESENTS An Evening of Art
If you are a collector or enjoy great art, this is the event for you. OCAF is proud to present the Members’ Exhibition, showcasing original art by its members. OCAF Members from across the county, surrounding areas, and beyond have created 170 works of art ranging from jewelry to ceramics.
“OCAF has been building a legacy through the arts for 25 years,” says Executive Director La Ruchala Murphy. “As a volunteer and member-supported organization, we are proud to display the outstanding works by our talented member artists, many of whom are renowned by their works featured in galleries, museums, and private collections nationally and internationally.”
The Members’ Exhibition will be open July 26th through August 16th, 2019, with an opening reception Friday, July 26th, 6:00 – 8:00 pm in the galleries of the historic 1902 OCAF Center building. The exhibition and reception are free and open to the public. Visitors will get the opportunity to see many of the artists whose work will be on display.
In addition to the Members’ Exhibition, the OCAF aRtBiRds and the End of Summer: Kids’ Camp Exhibition will also be open to the public.
OCAF aRtBiRds
The creative flock of aRtBiRds, presented by the Friends of OCAF, are beautifully designed muslin birds for sale to fund projects at the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation facilities. Visitors will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite bird.
End of Summer: Kids’ Camp Exhibition
To culminate this summer’s camp activities, the End of Summer: Kids’ Camp Exhibition will be on display in OCAF’s School Street Studios. OCAF offers fun and engaging art-based summer camps for children of all ages. Summer camps (K-12) focus on 2 and 3-dimensional design projects. The students’ work can be enjoyed from July 26th through August 2nd. A reception will begin at 5 pm, July 26th, to allow families to come to the Members’ Exhibition reception that starts at 6 pm in the 1902 Center Building.
OCAF is located at 34 School Street in Watkinsville, GA. Gallery hours are 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, call 706-769-4565 or visit the website www.ocaf.com