Thousands of words—black type on white paper—provide artist Loretta Bebeau with the basic materials for her mixed-media paintings. Drafts of her MA thesis about artistic identity in contemporary society are resurrected from the recycling bin and become abstract lines and textures. “Words Saved,” an exhibition of these minimal and meaningful collages, will open in the Christensen Center Gallery on Friday, September 17 and run until Sunday, October 31.

Join us for the opening reception on Thursday, October 7, from 7-10 p.m., which will coincide with “Art Attack: Five College Art Crawl.” Augsburg is teaming up with Concordia College, College of St. Catherine, Macalester College, and University of St. Thomas to make an evening of exhibition openings a fun and memorable experience. Grab a friend or two and check out the art at these other campuses. Getting around is easy; just climb on the ACTC buses that will be running all evening long. Enjoy food, live music, and talking with featured artist Loretta Bebeau.

On Thursday, October 14, from 5-7 p.m. the Christensen Center Gallery will again be lively with food, live music, and an artist demonstration. The festivities are scheduled as part of the 3rd Annual Art on the Town, a ten-day visual arts celebration sponsored by the Twin Cities Fine Arts Organization. Loretta Bebeau will be demonstrating her art making techniques from 5:30-6:00 pm in Christensen Center.

All events are free and open to the public.

Christensen Center Art Gallery
22nd Avenue South at 7 1⁄2 Street
612-330-1524