'Her Mark' exhibit is a tribute to women
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"The Joy She Shares" is one of the works being featured as part of the Pend Oreille Arts Council's new exhibit, “Her Mark: A Tribute to Women”, set to run March 6-30 at the POAC Gallery.
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"In the Spin" is one of the works being featured as part of the Pend Oreille Arts Council's new exhibit, “Her Mark: A Tribute to Women”, set to run March 6-30 at the POAC Gallery.
The Pend Oreille Arts Council is inviting the community to experience “Her Mark: A Tribute to Women”, a new exhibit set to run March 6-30 at the POAC Gallery. The exhibition opens with a reception on Friday, March 6 from 5-7 p.m. during First Friday.
Now in its second year, “Her Mark” returns following last year’s deeply moving and widely celebrated debut, POAC officials said. Presented in honor of Women’s History Month, the exhibition invites artists to reflect on the strength, creativity, resilience, complexity, and stories of women. The theme remains intentionally open to interpretation, allowing artists the freedom to explore portraiture, narrative, symbolism, abstraction, and beyond.
This year’s exhibition features 16 local artists: Alison Barrows-Young, Jenni Barry, Judy Baird, Mary Berryhill, Molly Gentry, Daris Judd, Suzanne Jewell, Kathryn Larson, Bill Mather, Judy Minter, Holly Pennington, Teresa Rancourt, Eli Sevenich, Amy Stephensen, Lucy West, and Parise Whitley.
Working across a wide range of mediums, with a strong presence of mixed media, the artists offer perspectives that range from joyful celebration to thoughtful examinations of the challenges women face. Some works honor the beauty and vitality of womanhood, while others explore identity, resilience, and lived experience. Together, they create a rich and layered tribute that speaks to both personal and collective narratives.
POAC’s mission is to create meaningful arts experiences that enrich our community, and Her Mark reflects that commitment by fostering dialogue, reflection, and connection through visual art.
The public is encouraged to attend the opening reception on March 6 or visit the gallery throughout the month to spend time with the exhibition. Admission is free.
For more information, visit artinsandpoint.org or contact the Pend Oreille Arts Council at 208-263-6139.
"In the Spin" is one of the works being featured as part of the Pend Oreille Arts Council's new exhibit, “Her Mark: A Tribute to Women”, set to run March 6-30 at the POAC Gallery.