Local artist featured in gallary

The city of Enumclaw and 4Culture of King County present pastel paintings by local artist Bertha Moore.

The city of Enumclaw and 4Culture of King County present pastel paintings by local artist Bertha Moore.

Her display, in Enumclaw’s Gallery 2015, is titled “A Dusting of Color.” The exhibit begins Thursday, Dec. 3, and runs through Jan. 5, 2016.

Moore won the first-place award in the 2015 Enumclaw GEMs Juried Miniature Exhibit. She has worked in a variety of media and has exhibited in the Enumclaw gallery in the past.

“I enjoy the challenge of trying various mediums as a way of expressing myself,” Moore said in a prepared statement. “Placing marks on a clean surface and having those marks become an image – fascinating!

“My latest venture has been into the wonder of pastel. The colors, the texture, the vibrancy all comes together in a way that speaks to me. And pastels are the medium I have highlighted in this current show.

“Living in the Pacific Northwest it’s hard not to notice the scenery, the farm animals, the wildlife, and of course the people. What a treasure trove of images to capture and showcase.”

Gallery 2015 is in council chambers of Enumclaw City Hall, 1339 Griffin Ave. The exhibit is available Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. If the lights are out in the gallery, it’s because the city is in “thrift mode.” Visitors are welcome to turn the lights on to view the exhibit and off when departing.

Seeking exhibits

The city of Enumclaw is calling for artists to exhibit original, two-dimensional artwork in Gallery 2016. Also sought are artists interested in filling the display case in the City Hall lobby with small, three-dimensional works of art (pottery, jewelry, etc.).

Those interested can email glaturner@ci.enumclaw.wa.us.

Whistle-Stop Art Fair

The city of Enumclaw is calling for artist vendors who would like to participate in Whistle-Stop Art Fair 2016. Members of the city’s Enumclaw Arts Commission will lightly jury entries.

This is a large family-oriented community event to feature the arts. There will be music, art and hands-on art projects for children. A 10×10 space rents for $100 for the two-day event on June 25 and 26. Space is limited.

For more information, contact glaturner@ci.enumclaw.wa.us.

The information and application can be found at: www.cityofenumclaw.net.

All entries must be submitted by Feb. 4, 2016.