Artistic show-and-tell

The next meeting of the north county committee of the Okaloosa Arts Alliance (OAA) might resemble something of a mini art show, which in itself is a great reason to attend. Committee members anticipate admiring a variety of pieces in several media, including textiles, wire art, painting, drawing and photography.

The local arts committee’s meeting is open to anybody. Membership in the OAA is not required.

“Anybody who’s interested in any of the arts, who enjoys looking at art, listening to music, who enjoys drama or poetry, come out and join us,” encouraged Rae Schwartz, an OAA board member and chairman of the local group. “The more we encourage art and culture in our area, the more we’ll be able to enjoy it ourselves.”

At its last meeting the group brainstormed ways to make the arts more visible and accessible in our communities. At the next meeting, which is Tuesday, Sept. 22, participation by the group in the Crestview Fall Festival on Halloween day will be discussed.

The meeting, including the exhibition of members’ works, will begin at 6 p.m. in the Crestview Public Library meeting room. Any artist, art instructor, or art lover is encouraged to attend.

“We are always looking for new folks and new groups to join us,” Schwartz said. “We are really looking for people involved in any aspect of the arts.”