Whale & Jazz Poster Challenge Opening Reception: Saturday, March 10, 2007, 5:00 p.m. Exhibit remains through April 8 Elaine Jacob Foyer

In recent years Gualala has been the center of concerts by major jazz figures such as the Brubeck Brothers and Cleo Laine. As the Whale & Jazz Festival gains prominence and attracts more attention it is fitting that it be recognized by posters in a special way. Over time these posters could acquire additional value as early examples of what is becoming a permanent fixture on the annual events calendar. Thus a poster challenge was organized and twelve artists responded with their ideas and their art.

Eminent local artist Duane Gordon judged all the entries for posters. His choices were:

First Place:
Drew Fagan's "Whale" graphic (center)

Second Place:
Sharon Feissel's "Jazz" photographic montage (left)

Third Place:
Bruce Jones' "Drums Waiting" watercolor (right)

All the entries from the Whale & Jazz Poster Challenge will be shown in the Elaine Jacob Foyer during the Fifth Annual Whale & Jazz Festival beginning on Thursday, April 5 through Sunday, April 8 and the month leading up to it.

The Gualala Arts Center, located at 46501 Old State Highway in Gualala, CA,
is open weekdays 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and weekends from noon to 4:00 p.m.
Please call (707) 884-1138 for more information, or email info@gualalaarts.org.

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