Art Briefs

Recycling art
During the Alaska Center for Coastal Studies Annual meeting, votes were cast and tabulated in the Marine Debris Art Contest. This was the first year the center held the contest, though it was the 25th Annual CoastWalk with more than 400 community members participating. The event cleans Homer area beaches of debris. The People’s Choice winner in the adult division was Shirley Fedora for her piece “Money Ain’t Gonna Fix It” and in the youth division was Max Basargin, a 6th grade student at McNeil Canyon for his “Cork Boats.” All the art entered will continue to be on exhibit for a few more weeks at the center, 3800 Lake Street.

Mariner masterpieces
The Homer High School Student Art Show will be on exhibit in the library from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 6, featuring two and three-dimensional art, poetry, music, and potluck. Awards and reception to follow.

Drawing your life
Local artist Gaye Wolfe will lead a life drawing group that begins its weekly open format-no instruction classes on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 9 p.m., starting Oct. 20 and running through March 30. Models are needed.
The class will meet at the Bunnell Street Arts Center, a fee of $7 for members and $10 for walk-ins. For more information, contact Gaye at 235-7696.

A little murder among friends
Keith and Margo’s Mystery Weekend presents “A Homer Alaska Weekend to Kill For” Nov. 13-15 at Land’s End Resort. The weekend won‘t be completely restful because in keeping with the plot, a murder or two, maybe three, will be committed in a front room before witnesses. The weekend of crime will follow one of Keith and Margo’s Murder Mystery plots starting Friday evening when all meet. Infiltrating the group are actors who will do their best to blend in. But fear not, a kindly, disheveled local detective will become involved to help clarify the situation. For more information, call 235-0400.

‘Ritzing’ the Fabulous ‘50s
Preview art and adventure packages that will be up for auction at the Pratt Museum’s annual Ritz fundraiser is on exhibit through Nov. 5. This year’s Ritz theme is the “Fabulous ‘50s,” so think Cary Grant. Think Audrey Hepburn. Think Cabaret. It will feature a live and silent auction on Nov. 7 that will showcase artwork and other items donated by artists, businesses and individuals throughout Alaska. All funds raised will help the Pratt Museum continue to increase the diversity and quality of its exhibits and programs, help individuals explore the science, art and cultures of the Kachemak Bay region and foster their lifelong curiosity.

Finding art in everything
The Back Room Gallery of Ptarmigan Arts is hosting a Recycled and Found Object Art Exhibit highlighting local artists and locally found and/or naturally created objects made into unique art. The type of art includes two-dimensional wall pieces, free-standing sculptures, hanging mobiles, jewelry and fiber/wearable art. Media includes wood/driftwood, seaweed/bull kelp, sea shells, beach rocks, glass floats, old bicycle parts, toilet lids, yard debris, fabric/clothes, vintage buttons and beads.
This is a two-month exhibit that runs through Nov. 4.