Press Release 2005

 

Barbara Anderson, Susan Binder, Shelley Curtis, Nancy Hagood, Beth Norris, Janet O’Doherty-Hessel, Diana Coomes Reynolds, and Tammy Tasker are women in the recently formed art group, the Debutantes. These eight women are exhibiting artwork in a group show, The Debutante’s Ball, to include drawing, mixed media, painting, photography, and sculpture.

 

Diana Coomes Reynolds is curator for the exhibit. Reynolds was inspired by making a commitment to organize a show with other kindred spirits that could ‘have a ball’ getting acquainted as a group and making new artwork. As a result, The Debutantes dedicated themselves to creating an exhibition within one year of their first meeting  (August 2004) that was a luncheon hosted by Reynolds at Burton’s Restaurant in Corvallis, Oregon. The group’s monthly meetings since then have occurred in a variety of locations that include the homes of some Debs, Corvallis Central Park Gazebo, and the OSU Center for the Humanities. The main topic of these meetings is to show off recent creations, with occasional subtopics relating to logistics of presenting and publicizing the show. 

 

The Debutantes agree they are never too old to have fun showing off their talents and they are committed, though not institutionalized, to re-launching their art careers in the new century.

 

The Debutantes' Ball  is scheduled for September 1 – 30, 2005, in the Giustina Art Gallery in the OSU LaSells Stewart Center. LSC is located at 875 SW 26th Street (Western ad 26th Street) in Corvallis, Oregon.

 

An opening reception is will be Friday, September 9th, 2005.  Light refreshments will be served. Music will be provided by Adam Scramstad.