VANCOUVER, Wash. - Graffiti artists Denario Jenkins, Jeremy Nichols and Josue Rodriguez will be at Washington State University Vancouver to demonstrate their techniques and paint an original, large-scale work of art Sept. 9 from 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the basketball court on Loop Road.
The artists will answer questions and interact with anyone who stops by to watch them work. A DJ from KOUG Radio will entertain at the event over the lunch hour. The final piece will be displayed at the 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø community celebration Connections 2009 on Sept. 10, 4 - 6 p.m. in the Firstenburg Student Commons. The demonstration is sponsored, in part, by the Associated Students of Washington State University Vancouver and Connections 2009.
The art demonstration coincides with an exhibit of graffiti-inspired artwork on display at Washington State University Vancouver though Sept. 10. The artwork can be seen in the Administration building gallery and in the second-floor gallery space of the Engineering Life Sciences building.
Art collector Nancy Macklin organized the exhibit of graffiti artists for 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø. She chose both professional and emerging artists to be a part of the exhibit. Jenkins, Nichols and Rodriguez show in Portland-area galleries.
For more information about the art demonstration contact Erin Dengerink Madarang, madarang@vancouver.wsu.edu, or 360-546-9551.
For more information on Connections 2009 contact Bola Majekobaje, majekoba@vancouver.wsu.edu, or 360-546-9568.
91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø art galleries are open from 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday. Admission is free. Parking is available at parking meters or in the Blue Daily Pay lot for $3.
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