Voting begins for art awards

Voting began Wednesday, January 14, for the People's Choice Awards in the Friends of the Sisters Library (FOSL) 10th annual art exhibit at the library.

Ballots are available in the library's community room and votes may be cast for up to three works of art. The art is on display throughout the library, so be sure to browse all the rooms.

The final opportunity for voting and announcement of the three winners will take place at the artists' reception on Friday, January 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. Beverages and hors d'oeurves will be served as the public meets the artists and views their work. The exhibit will be on display until February 26. Some 40 to 50 artists are exhibiting artwork in many different media, including sculpture, fiber art, all types of painting, jewelry, collage, woodworking and photography.

Last year's opening reception was very well attended, with many votes cast for the eventual three People's Choice winners: Mark Thompson, woodworking; Greg Waddell, photography; and Charles Chamberlain, acrylic painting.

A new addition to the evening this year will be a silent auction of artwork donated by participating artists, to help raise additional funds for the programs and materials at the library.

The annual FOSL art exhibit began in 2006 when the current library building opened and the art committee was formed. The art show affords the community the opportunity to view and support a large number of Sisters Country artists all at one time, in one location. In addition, artists donate 10 percent of any sales to FOSL to help promote the programs at the library.