Events for Friday, September 5, 2008

5:00 PM-11:00 PM Syracuse Irish Festival
6:00 PM-9:00 PM Works of Tim Etter, Gretchen Hamlin, and Lisa Noviasky Skaneateles Artisans
7:30 PM Children's Letters to God Rarely Done Productions

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In the News

When looking at lighted objects it's easy to forget the shadows they create. Delavan Art Gallery is proud to announce an exhibit devoted to shadows. This exhibit will take place from Thurs., Dec. 4, to Sat., Jan. 31 (closed for the holidays between Dec. 24-Jan. 14) in the art gallery.

Shadows are created by three components: an object, a light source and a background. This show is to focus on the possibilities of shadows as art. The shadow can either be caused by an object, e.g. an apple, which blocks light, or by a mask, e.g. a hole, in which the outline blocks the light. Artists are encouraged to incorporate movement of the object, the background and even colored and varying light sources.

Since the purpose is to show the possibilities of shadows, the judging will be of an assistive nature -- to bring out the best of what people can create. To keep the program manageable and affordable for all, the entries will be judged in two stages by the Delavan Art Gallery staff: first from written proposals (such as drawings) to determine the probable acceptability and feasibility, then from actual created work. The deadline for the first phase is Sat., Sept. 13.

To download a prospectus and entry form, visit delavanartgallery.com.

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