The opening reception for the Contemporary Craft Invitational at Wailoa Center on Sept. 4 attracted an enthusiastic crowd of more than 300 visitors throughout the evening.
The opening reception for the Contemporary Craft Invitational at Wailoa Center on Sept. 4 attracted an enthusiastic crowd of more than 300 visitors throughout the evening.
Most of the artists were in attendance, including exhibit coordinator and metal artist Liz Miller, who introduced each craftsperson and offered a bit of their background to the audience.
Also in the spotlight was Le Notley’s wood-carved train exhibit in the Fountain Gallery, where he was running his trains and answering questions from the crowd.
“It was a colorful evening,” said Wailoa Center director Codie King.
Both exhibits will run through the month and close on Sept. 24.
The public is invited to an artist talk from 1-4 p.m. Friday in Wailoa Center’s Main Gallery.
The exhibitors who will discuss their work are ceramic artist Clayton Amemiya, fiber artists Phan Barker and Emily DuBois, woodworker John Mydock, and metal artists Liz Miller and Amy Flanders.
Also on hand throughout the month during regular center hours will be Notley, demonstrating his trains and answering questions about the construction and history.
Wailoa Center is a Division of State Parks, Department of Land and Natural Resources. It is free and open to the public from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The center is closed Saturday, Sunday and state holidays.
For additional information, call 933-0416 or email wailoa@yahoo.com.