OCAC founder Julia Hoffman teaches class in her home

2007 marks the centennial anniversary of the Oregon College of Arts & Crafts, one of the premier art schools in the Northwest. They've been celebrating all year with a wide variety of exhibitions and events, and this weekend they're holding a free event to invite the community to join them in their celebration. Festivities include face painting, hands-on arts and crafts, an alumni art sale, lively entertainment, and food, beverages, and OCAC memorabilia.

The centennial activities don't end this weekend! On Wednesday, October 3, Sonya Clark will be lecturing at 6:30pm at the Governor Hotel. Clark is Chair of the Craft /Material Studies Department at Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Richmond, Virginia.

There are also two more centennial exhibitions opening at OCAC. The Artist-in-Residence show will open during First Thursday, October 4, from 4-7pm, and runs through October 28. The Faculty show will open First Thursday, November 1, from 4-7pm, and runs through December 23.

For more information on the OCAC centennial celebrations, visit their events page.

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