"NOT JUST LANDSCAPES" National Juried Exhibition

SEBASTOPOL, Calif. - July 19, 2013 - PRLog -- "NOT JUST LANDSCAPES" National Juried Exhibition

On Thursday August 1 at 6pm the Sebastopol Center for the Arts, (282 South High

Street in Sebastopol, CA) will unveil its most popular show in its twenty five year

history, Not Just Landscapes . The exhibition features artwork in all media

reflecting a large variety of scenery ––from cityscapes to nature views but also

more personal and imaginary visions.

This show had over 550 entries that came from across the country. In a blur of

activity many members of the Sebastopol Center for the Arts visual arts committee,

and juror Mark Perlman spent two days reviewing and selecting the show. This

show had more entries than any show in the center’s twenty five year history.

Although highly competitive, the result is a spectacular show that will feature 71

pieces.

Professor Perlman reflected, "I sincerely felt there was a great diversity of works

submitted for this particular juried exhibition. Many of the submissions

demonstrated both skill and concept which should make for an inclusive

representation of several styles of work being produced today."

“I think it is absolutely wonderful that so many people entered and wanted to be a

part of the exciting growth of our gallery programs. I feel very privileged to

continue seeing such high standards of quality pieces entering our shows,” said

Catherine Devriese, Visual Arts Program Manager at the Sebastopol Center for the

Arts.

Summer is the time for travelling but even if you are only travelling as far as

Sebastopol this year, come to be inspired and transported from place to place in

this amazing show. The show runs August 1 through September 7th, and gallery

hours are from 10-4 Tuesday – Friday and 1-4 on Saturdays.

Juror Mark Perlman, Professor of Studio Art – Painting/Drawing at Sonoma

State University. He has shown internationally in Japan, Russia and China as well

as throughout the United States for the past 40 years. His work is included in

hundreds of public and private collections including the Hirshhorn Museum, IBM

Corporation, Cartoon Network, Dreamworks, The Gap, Margolis Collection, as well

as Halle Berry, Will Smith, Dennis Quaid, and Elton John. In addition to winning

several awards throughout his career, he was also the recipient of two N.E.A.

awards.