– Art Park Planting May 31, Public Invited

Jamestown (CSi) The public is invited to assist with the Annual Park Planting at the Art Park in downtown Jamestown on Saturday May 31, 2014 starting at 9:30-a.m.

On Monday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Arts Center Director, Taylor Barnes said the event is a unique opportunity to help downtown Jamestown look more beautiful.

Volunteers should bring their favorite gardening tool and gloves to help plant the perennial flowers. Lunch will be provided.

Barnes indicated that the Arts Center has been receiving public input on the future design and plantings at the Art Park, and more are welcome by contacting the Arts Center, at 701-251-2496.

She pointed out that the present art exhibit is by Linda Whitney, who recently retired from Valley City State University: The Space Between Hollywood and History, with the medium Mezzotint. A reception will be held at the Arts Center on Thursday June 5, 2014 from 5:50-p.m., to 7:30-p.m.

The Arts Center Annual Meeting is set for Monday June 30, 2014, at noon at the Arts Center.

Included will be the Art For Life Update: Timeslips, and includes a free lunch for Arts Center members.

An RSVP is required: E-Mail info@jamestownarts.com or call 701-251-2496.

Other events/classes at the Arts Center include:

CLASSIC MOVIE NIGHT

Thursday, May 22, 7:00 pm
at The Arts Center

Join us for the showing of Leave Her to Heaven 1945 film noir in technicolor. The story revolves around a femme fatale who entraps a husband and commits several crimes motivated by her insane jealousy. 20th Century Fox’s highest grossing film in the 1940s

Ceramic Saturdays

Saturdays: Again May 24 from 10 am – 12 pm
$20 members / $25 non-members
Kids and parents are welcome to join in this family fun event. You’ll make all kinds of crazy ceramic creations iwth local artist Bill Nybo. Contact the Arts Center for more details and to registration

Animal Kingdom

June 2, 3, & 5
from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Instructor: Guillermo “Memo” Guardia
The Hansen Arts Studio

Learn the technique to create a medium size clay figure. Find inspiration from nature and choose an animal to recreate in clay under the guidance of ceramic artist “Memo” Guardia