Opening reception on Thursday, March 6th, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
The Patty McMullen-Mikles art Gallery on the Verde Campus will host a unique exhibit starting February 25 and running until March 27. An opening reception for the exhibit, Sustainable Art, will be held Thursday, March 6 from 5 – 7 p.m.
The gallery is open to the public Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays through March 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Note: The Gallery will be closed for Spring Break March 17 – 21. For more information about Sustainable Art or the McMullen-Mikles Gallery, please call (928) 649-5479.
A Community College press release described the exhibit as part of a movement to create new art from old or repurposed materials. This concept is known as Sustainable Art.
According to the press release, “Sustainable Art celebrates works created with sustainable practices. Metal Sculptor Paul Klaine selected 15 artists to exhibit a diverse range of artwork made from eco-friendly, up-cycled and recycled materials. The result is exciting mix of Collage, Mixed Media, Assemblage pieces and more.”
“A Southern California native, Paul Klaine specializes in scrap metal sculptures. His affection for metal sculpting began when his parents gave him a MIG welder as a gift more than 25 years ago. He began building and selling sculptures at art festivals, specializing in animal sculptures, authentic lamps and taxidermy wall pieces. Paul now lives in Prescott, where he is represented by the Ian Russell Gallery of Fine Art, and builds commission pieces derived from old car, motorcycle and bicycle parts for clients and collectors all over the world.”
The reception on March 6 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. is free and open to the public. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be provided, and wine will be available for purchase from the Southwest Wine Center.