East End Arts to host cannabis-inspired art exhibition

Paraphernalia from Long Island Glass. (Courtesy photo)

If you are likely to sponsor a spring art show at which every bit is motivated by Cannabis, it is logical that it must continue through 4/20.

That is the plan for East End Arts, that is calling for creative people  who could mention the green, leafy (mostly illegal) substance through artwork for an upcoming exhibition: Cannabis Herb of this Hour.  

Artists may submit entries for the juried show from March 1 to 3, and it’ll run from March 9 to April 20.

“We’ve never done anything like this before,” explained Jane Kirkwood, EEA’s pub director. “It’s likely to be odd, that’s for sure.”

All exhibits have a theme on them and Kirkwood stated they wanted to explore something more edgy. She said people opinions about marijuana usage are shifting in the modern society and they would like to start a conversation about it.

“It’s not that we’re taking a position, but we need our artists to tell us what they think and do it through artwork,” she explained.  

The guest juror for the series is Mary Cantone, proprietor and director of the William Ris Gallery in Jamesport. Ms. Cantone has been the guest juror on shows in the past. She’ll select all the bits that are going to be displayed for the series.

Kirkwood stated she expects the entries will go beyond just photographs or drawings of cannabis and artists will think beyond the box. This may signify any positive or negative interpretation of this substance.   For instance, Long Island Glass, making complex paraphernalia, will be contributing to the series.

All kinds of media have been accepted, such as  paintings, drawings, photography, mixed media, and sculptures. Up to 3 bits may be submitted per artist.

“I find feelings about marijuana are changing very quickly,” Kirkwood said.   “I’d like to find either side of the argument have a dialogue and I’d like to see it done through artwork.   What better way”

All entries must be dropped off in person at EEA on:

Thursday, March 1 in 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Friday, March 2 in 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, March 3 in 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

An opening reception will be held on Friday, March 9 in 5 to 7 p.m. where guests will have the opportunity to meet the artists.

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