Observer Reports
The Anderson Arts Center is hosting an "Art Slam" creative competition on March 4, from 5-9 p.m.
The event will feature a live competition among 12 artists. Each artists will be given a “mystery box” of supplies and must create a piece of art on the spot.
“Much like the television show ‘Chopped,’ which is a cooking competition, Art Slam will follow a similar concept," said April Cameron, executive director of the Arts Center. "The artists won’t know what materials they have to work with until they open their box. They may also have an opportunity to grab some ‘wild card’ items to use, if they get lucky.”
The artists will be given a two-hour time frame to complete their work, from 6-8 p.m. The creations will be judged, and the winner will be awarded with the opportunity to have a solo exhibit in a community location.
In addition to the live art competition, performing artists will help entertain guests. Poetry readings, musicians, singers and other entertainers will perform during the event.
As part of the event, an artisan vendor market will be open to the public from 5-9 p.m., and there will be youth art activities for children.
A food truck and cash bar will provide food and beverages.
The Arts Center is now accepting applications for both visual artists and vendors. The applications can be found on the Arts Center’s Facebook page under Events. Visit www.AndersonArts.org for more information.
The Anderson Arts Center is celebrating its 50th year of providing cultural experiences to the community.